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Wot  the  Block  . 


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Concrete  is  not  the  Coming  Age —  h  is  Here 

The  Pettyjohn 


Company 


MANUFACTURERS  OF 


CONCRETE 

Moulding  Machinery 


Terre  Haute,  Indiana,  U.  S.  A. 

Cable  Address:  Pettyjohn,  Terrehaute 


OFFICES 

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The  Largest  Factory  in  the  World,  Devoted  Exclusively 
to  the  Manufacture  of  Concrete  Block  Machinery. 


ROSE  DISPENSARY  BUILDING,  TERRE  HAUTE,  INDIANA 

Erected  of  Concrete  Blocks  fifteen  years  ago  and  is  yet  the  handsomest  office  building 
in  a  city  of  60,000  population.  It  is  in  absolutely  perfect  preservation  and  its  offices  bring 
the  highest  rentals  of  any  in  the  city. 


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Portland  Cement 

J)ORTLAND  CEMENT  has  made  such  vast  strides  in  the  last  few  years,  it  has  been  used 
in  the  work  of  the  greatest  importance  so  extensively  and  with  such  satisfaction,  that  its 
many  valuable  qualities  are  now  known  to  everybody.  We  find  it  towering  in  the  air,  tunnel¬ 
ing  the  earth,  and  like  Gibraltar,  holding  the  sea  at  bay.  And  why  not  ?  It  is  as  readily 
moulded  as  wax,  limited  in  form,  color  and  design  only  by  the  imagination  of  the  architect, 
and  possesses  the  endurance  of  the  pyramids.  For  building  purposes  it  is  unsurpassed,  unequaled. 

The  hollow  concrete  building  block  is  here — it  has  come  to  stay  !  It  is  now  simply  a 
question  of  the  machine.  We  have  it!  A  machine  that  will  turn  out  more  blocks,  handsomer 
blocks,  stronger  blocks  and  better  blocks  at  less  cost  than  any  other  machine  on  the  market. 
A  machine  too  simple  to  get  out  of  order,  too  strong  to  break,  and  so  cheap  that  every  builder 
can  afford  to  own  one. 

Establishing  a  plant  to  make  the  blocks  for  the  market  requires  but 
small  capital,  may  be  readily  expanded  as  business  justifies,  and  brings 
handsome  returns. 

The  blocks  are  suitable  for  all  classes  of  building  construction,  and 
we  have  inserted  in  this  catalog  photographs  of  buildings  of  widely  differ¬ 
ent  character,  such  as  barns,  stores,  residences,  churches  and  office 
buildings.  No  attempt  has  been  made  to  illustrate  any  considerable 
number  of  concrete  block  buildings,  as  the  primary  object  of  this  catalog 
is  to  describe  machinery,  not  buildings. 


Move  the  machine 
not  the  block 


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The  U  se  and  Abuse  of  Portland  Cement 


WHEN  Portland  cement  began  to  be  used  so  extensively  and  by  so  -many  persons  totally 
ignorant  of  its  properties,  and  working  without  direction,  there  was  much  uncertainty 
as  to  its  proper  use,  and  particularly  as  sometimes  good  results  were  obtained  with  totally  incor¬ 
rect  methods  of  handling.  This  only  proved  that  “accidents  will  happen,”  or  possibly  that 
cement  is  like  a  hen — when  it  wants  to  set  it  sets. 

The  question  is  not  merely  to  get  cement 
to  set — it  will  do  that  anyway  if  it  gets  into 
contact  with  water.  The  question  is  one  of 
economy  and  intelligence — to  get  the  best  pos¬ 
sible  results  with  the  least  possible  expense. 
The  foremost  chemists  and  engineers  of  the 
world  have  made  thousands  of  tests  with  the 
most  accurate  instruments  and  careful  handling, 
have  compared  notes  and  verified  results,  till  we 
now  have  certain  well  recognized  “laws”  to 
guide  us,  the  most  important  of  which  are  as 
follows: 

1 .  Portland  cement  should  have  only 
enough  water  at  first  to  start  crystallization. 
Too  much  water  “drowns”  cement. 

2.  Water  should  be  fed  to  the  stone  as 
crystallization  requires. 

3.  Concrete  continues  to  harden  with  in¬ 
creasing  age  and  the  slower  the  crystals  form,  the  larger  and  stronger  they  will  be. 

4.  Concrete  should  be  made  compact,  the  grains  of  sand  being  worked  till  they  thor¬ 
oughly  weld  themselves  into  each  other  and  close  all  the  pores. 

5.  This  is  best  accomplished  by  frequent  but  light  tamping.  Hard  tamping  jars  and 
bounces  the  sand  without  packing  it. 

6.  Pressure  will  not  make  a  good  stone,  the  reason  being  that  when  pressure  is  applied 
the  concrete  is  at  once  made  compact  at  the  top  and  bottom  in  thin  layers.  These  layers  ef¬ 
fectually  form  a  seal  and  prevent  the  air  on  the  inside  from  escaping,  and  the  air  is  compressed 
as  the  pressure  is  applied.  As  soon  as  the  pressure  is  removed  the  air  expands,  forces  the  grains 
of  sand  apart  and  makes  a  stone  that  is  weak  and  porous  and  therefore  easily  subject  is  disinte¬ 
gration.  On  the  contrary,  light  but  frequent  tamping  zvorks  the  air  out  and  packs  the  grains  of 
sand  together. 

7.  Concrete  when  first  made  has  no  more  strength  than  so  much  damp  sand.  If  a  crack 
is  started  while  in  this  condition  it  will  not  reunite,  but  forms  a  permanent  element  of  weakness, 
therefore  concrete  should  not  be  disturbed  after  it  is  moulded,  or  zvhile  it  is  setting. 

While  there  are  other  machines  that  make  use  of  one  or  more  of  these  fundamental  prin¬ 
ciples,  ours  is  the  onlv  one  which  embraces  them  all,  or  with  which  an  observance  of  all  of  them 
is  possible. 

Napoleon’s  instructions  to  his  generals  were:  “I  don’t  want  excuses,  I  want  results.” 
That  has  been  the  one  idea  constantly  before  us  in  producing  this  machine,  RESULTS 


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Advantages  of  Hollow  Concrete  Buildings 

Artistic  appearance. 

Cheapness  of  construction. 

Buildings  warm  in  winter  and  cool  in  summer. 

Dry,  ventilated  walls,  fire  and  frost  proof. 

Insurance  is  cheaper  because  they  are  fire  proof. 

Require  no  painting  or  repairs. 

Blocks  can  be  laid  in  the  wall  rapidly  and  require  but  little  mortar. 

Plastering  may  be  done  on  the  back  of  the  stone,  saving  lathing. 

Blocks  are  true  and  square,  and  can  be  laid  by  comparatively  unskilled  labor. 

Free  from  rats,  mice  and  vermin;  perfectly  sanitary. 

Resist  rain  and  dry  quickly,  while  solid  walls  remain  damp. 

At  slight  additional  expense  can  be  made  absolutely  water-proof,  while  otner  masonry 
cannot. 

Can  be  moulded  into  the  most  elaborate  designs  conceived  by  the  architect 
The  stone  is  thoroughly  durable,  becoming  harder  with  age. 

The  hollow  space  is  useful  for  inserting  gas  and  water  pipes,  electric  wires,  speaking  tubes, 
ventilators,  etc. 


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f  *HE  spirit  of  home-making  and  home-building  is  a  national  trait  encouraged  and  fostered 
by  the  best  contemporary  thought  of  the  age.  It  should  be  the  ambition  of  every  man 
to  own  a  home,  a  little  hallowed  spot  that  he  may  call  his  own. 

The  increasing  scarcity  and  consequent  high  price  of  ordinary  building  material  has  been  an 
obstacle  in  the  way  of  those  of  limited  means  until  the  advent  of  the  concrete  block.  Concrete 
construction  has  lessened  the  cost  and  simplified  home  building.  The  cheapness  and  abundance 
of  raw  material  and  a  modern  and  inexpensive  block  machine  make  possible  the  building,  at  a 
cost  not  to  exceed  and  often  less  than  ordinary  building  materials,  of  a  home  infinitely  superior 
in  point  of  beauty,  durability  and  economy  than  was  ever  possible  before.  Houses  built  with 
concrete  blocks  are  practically  fire-proof  as  well  as  moisture-proof,  and  require  neither  painting 
or  repairing.  The  blocks  are  easily  adapted  to  any  possible  style  of  architecture.  The 
countless  designs  and  natural  stone  effects  that  may  be  produced  on  a  Pettyjohn  machine  gives  a 
distinctive  beauty  possessed  by  no  other  material  save  natural  cut  stone. 

It  is  possible  for  one  to  purchase  a  Pettyjohn  machine  and  manufacture  the  blocks  at  spare 
times  on  his  own  ground  at  an  expense  only  for  the  machine  and  the  raw  material.  An  ex¬ 
tensive  equipment  is  not  necessary.  In  this  way  a  modern  home  may  be  built  at  a  small  cost. 
The  handsome  blocks  produced  by  the  Pettyjohn  machine,  and  the  low  cost  at  which  they  may 
be  made  by  the  Pettyjohn  system,  are  sure  to  delight  your  friends  and  neighbors.  This  creates 
a  local  demand  for  the  blocks  which  may  be  supplied  at  a  liberal  profit.  In  this  way  enough 
may  often  be  made  to  pay  for  the  whole  outfit  and  in  addition  an  opening  secured  for  a  profit¬ 
able  business. 


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Pettyjohn  Collapsible  Principle 

Positive  view  shows  position  during  tamping. 

Phantom  view  shows  position  during  release. 


Patented  in  U.  S.  A.  (1st)  June 
27,  1905. 

Patented  in  U.  S.  A.  (2nd)  Jan. 

10,  1906. 

Patented  in  Canada  April  18,  1905. 

Patented  in  Great  Britian  June  29, 

1905. 

Patented  in  Mexico  June  B,  1905. 

Patented  in  Spain  June  13,  1905. 

Patented  in  France  June  13,  1905. 

Patented  in  Germany  June  6,  1905. 

Patented  in  Russia  April  30,  1905. 

Patented  or  Patents  Pending  in  all 
Principal  Foreign  Countries. 

The  Pettyjohn  principle  of  col¬ 
lapsible  sides  for  concrete  mould  boxes 
is  patented  in  the  United  States  and  all 
principle  foreign  countries,  and  is  used 
in  many  of  our  moulds  and  machines 
such  as 

The  Pettyjohn  Upright  Model 
Portable  Block  Machine. 

The  Pettyjohn  Facing  Model 
Portable  Block  Machine. 

The  Pettyjohn  Adjustable  and 
Portable  Sill  and  Cap  Machine. 

The  Pettyjohn  Veneer  Machine. 

The  Pettyjohn  Sidewalk  Block  Machine 

The  Pettyjohn  Fence  Post  Machine,  and  other  machines  for  special  purposes. 

Infringers  are  warned  and  will  be  vigorously  prosecuted.  The  cut  above  illustrates  an  end 
taken  from  a  standard  size  hollow  concrete  block  machine  and  illustrates 
the  mechanical  operation  of  the  basic  principle.  The  minor  details  of  our 
machine  are  also  patented. 

In  use,  the  frame  portion  passes  slightly  below  the  dead  center 

making  it  impossible  for  it  to  rise  voluntarily  during  the  tamping  process 

and  gives  great  rigidity  to  the  interior  mould  box.  When  the  frame  is 

lifted  across  the  dead  center,  it  conveys  a  lateral  pressure  in  all  directions, 

thus  compacting  by  pressure  the  material  near  the  surface  in  addition  to 
Move  the  machine  ,  •  •  ,  •  i  i- 

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Releasing  the  Finished  Block 


The  Pettyjohn  Upright  Model 

OPERATION  OF  THE  MACHINE 

T  HIS  cut  shows  the  making  of  a  bevel  edge  corner  block.  The  cores  are  shown  on  the 
next  pallet,  and  when  the  machine  is  placed  on  it  everything  is  ready  for  moulding  an¬ 
other  block.  JUST  AS  SIMPLE  AS  A  B  C. 

Starting  with  the  machine  in  position,  the  sequence  of  operating  is  as  follows:  The  mix¬ 

ture  is  shoveled  into  the  machine,  waste  being  prevented  by  the  hopper.  The  concrete  is  then 
tamped  by  hand  with  tamping  rods  until  the  mould  box  is  full  and  solid.  The  finishing  of  the 
top  is  done  with  a  malleable  iron  tamping  plate  in  the  shape  of  the  top  of  the  stone,  which  is 
much  faster  than  troweling.  Before  the  tamping  plate  is  removed  the  cores  are  withdrawn  and 
placed  on  the  next  pallet.  The  cores  are  provided  with  guides  so  that  they  will  go  to  their 
exact  places.  As  the  cores  are  placed  the  handles  on  top  are  given  a  slight  twist 
which  locks  them  securely  to  the  pallet.  The  machine  is  then  lifted  off  the  finished  stone,  the 
sides  falling  apart  automatically,  and  as  it  is  placed  on  the  next  pallet  the  sides  go  to  place  again. 
Rock  faced  or  such  other  ornamental  designs  as  may  be  desired  are  produced  by  means  of  face 
plates  put  against  the  sides  or  ends  of  the  mould  box  and  requiring  no  thumb  nuts  or  the  like 
to  hold  them  in  place,  so  that  changes  may  be  made  instantly. 

All  of  our  rock  faced  designs  are  taken  from  natural  cut  stones  and  produce  blocks  that  are 
strikingly  handsome  in  appearance. 

In  twenty-four  hours  the  blocks  will  be  hard  enough  to  be  lifted  from  the  pallets  and  piled 
in  stacks  to  cure.  They  are  usually  allowed  to  remain  on  the  yard  for  ten  days  to  two  weeks, 
but  the  older  they  get  the  harder  they  will  become. 


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The  Machine  ready  for  the  Mixture 

Advantages  of  the  Pettyjohn  Machine 

1 .  The  blocks  do  not  have  to  be  carried  away  from  the  machine,  but  are  left  where  made 
umil  used  or  sold,  the  machine  merely  moving  from  spot  to  spot  as  the  blocks  are  moulded. 
This  saves  nearly  half  the  labor  and  avoids  all  loss  by  breakage,  which  will  run  from  ten  to 
thirty-five  per  cent,  with  that  class  of  machines  which  require  that  the  blocks  be  moved  while 
they  are  green  and  tender.  Not  only  do  we  have  no  breakage,  but  we  have  no  cracked  or 
weakened  blocks. 

2.  No  heavy  and  expensive  iron  pallets  are  necessary  or  desirable.  The  pallets  alone  for 
other  machines  cost  more  than  our  complete  equipment. 

3.  No  need  to  buy  another  machine  to  make  wider  blocks.  An  adjustment,  the  cost  of 
which  is  small,  is  all  that  is  needed. 

4.  No  need  to  get  additional  pallets  when  cores  of  different  size  are  wanted.  The 
same  pallets  answer  for  cores  of  all  sizes. 

5.  The  blocks  are  made  on  the  floor  instead  of  several  feet  above  it,  thus  making  it  easier 
to  shovel  in  the  mixture  and  easier  to  tamp. 

6.  There  are  no  cogs,  gears,  springs  or  levers  to  get  clogged  up  with  cement,  or  get  out 
of  order. 

7.  Changes  may  be  made  in  the  design  of  the  stones  without  the  loss  of  a  moment’s  time, 
as  the  face  plates  are  not  a  working  part  of  the  machine,  and  have  no  hinges,  bolts  or  clamps 
attached  to  them. 

8.  All  the  different  shapes  ordinarily  used  in  any  building,  such  as  stretchers,  corners, 
halves,  inside  returns,  circular  and  octagon  bays,  watertables,  flues,  pilasters,  etc.,  etc.,  are 
moulded  in  the  same  machine  merely  by  changing  the  dies  or  face  plates,  a  complete  set  of 
which  is  furnished  with  the  machine. 


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9.  Special  and  unusual  shapes  are  also  easily  moulded  merely  by  placing  the  face  piates 
and  blockings  in  the  desired  position.  They  may  be  put  in  any  part  of  the  mould  box,  as 
explained  in  the  printed  directions  sent  with  each  machine. 

10.  Dry  face  plates  may  be  always  used,  as  the  wet  ones  can  be  exposed  to  the  sun  or 
wind,  and  dry  ones  substituted.  No  time  is  lost  in  making  the  change,  as  the  face  plates  are 
not  hinged  or  bolted  to  the  machine  in  any  way— they  merely  drop  in. 

11.  It  is  by  far  the  fastest  machine  made,  regardless  of  price,  and  will  make,  under 
actual  practical  conditions,  nearly  twice  as  much  product  with  a  given  amount  of  labor  as  any 
competing  machine.  It  is  the  only  practical  one  man  machine :  and  one  man  with  one  of  our 
machines  can  make  a  perfect  block  in  one  minute,  or  he  can  turn  them  out  under  ordinary  work¬ 
ing  conditions  at  the  rate  of  from  twenty  to  twenty-four  an  hour.  As  the  manipulation  of  the 
machine  takes  but  a  few  seconds,  it  may  really  be  said  that  it  takes  only  so  long  to  make  a  block 
as  is  consumed  in  the  amount  of  tamping  given  it. 

12.  The  machines  are  made  entirely  of  steel,  and  the  face  plates  and  accessories  of  malle¬ 
able  iron,  so  the  entire  outfit  is  indestructible  and  non-breakable. 


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13.  Owing  to  the  quality  of  material  used,  we  have  no  freight  claims  and  secure  very  low 
freight  rates:  fourth  class. 

14.  The  machine  is  especially  adapted  for  quick  transportation  and  for  the  export  trade, 
owing  to  its  very  light  weight. 

15.  They  are  built  in  large  quantities  by  special  machinery  and  every  part  fitted  true  to 
template,  so  that  accessories  may  be  ordered  at  any  time  with  the  certainty  of  a  proper  fit. 

16.  It  is  simplicity  itself.  Any  school  boy  can  operate  it  after  reading  the  instructions. 
In  lifting  the  machine  away  from  the  finished  stone,  the  sides  of  the  mould  box  fall  apart  easily 
and  naturally,  and  when  it  is  put  down  again,  they  go  to  place  automatically. 


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Transporting  and  Ofi-Bearing 

IN  manufacturing  any  commodity,  a  moving  of  the  raw 
and  finished  product  is  necessary  to  a  greater  or  less 
extent,  and  the  tendency  of  all  modem  invention  is  to  re¬ 
duce  this  labor  cost  to  a  minimum. 

With  the  Pettyjohn  system  the  material  is  moved  to 
the  machine  on  wheels  and  one  man  easily  transports  enough 
for  ten  to  twelve  blocks  with  no  possibility  of  damage  to 
product  by  crackage  or  breakage. 

With  other  machines  it  takes  two  men  to  move  one  block. 
We  move  the  material  but  once — from  the  mixing  place  to 
the  moulding  place,  and  there  the  blocks  cure.  Others  move 
it  twice — first  from  the  mixing  place  to  the  moulding  place, 
and  second,  from  the  moulding  place,  under  difficulties ,  to 
the  curing  place. 

The  word  “off-bearing”  is  a  useless  one  in  a  stone  yard, 
and  is  fast  growing  obsolete. 

The  cuts  on  this  page  give  an  idea  of  the  ease  with 
which  the  blocks  are  made  and  the  certainty  with  which 
perfect  blocks  are  turned  out. 

Compare  our  method  of  one  man  lifting  a  comparative- 
One  Man  Moving  Twelve  Blocks  ]y  light  w’eight  (the  machine)  and  moving  it  less  than  two 

feet,  with  the  method,  now  growing  obsolete,  which  required, 
two  men,  one  at  each  end  of  a  pole,  moving  a  comparatively  heavy  weight  (the  block)  a  distance 
varying,  but  frequently  several  hundred  feet. 

Moving  the  machine  is  simple,  but  in  moving  the  blocks  the  greatest  care  and  skill  are  required, 
as  the  slightest  jar  or  mis-step  means  a  broken  block  and  loss  of  labor  and  material,  to  say  nothing 
of  patience  and  temper. 

Sometimes  the  jar  is  very  slight,  and,  instead  of  actually  breaking  the  blocks,  there  is  formed  a 
hair  crack  or  invisible  check  which  is  worse  than  a  break,  for  such  blocks  may  sever  in  the  building, 
and  thus  damage  the  appearance  of  valuable  property  and  injure  the  reputation  of  the  manufacturer 
of  the  blocks. 

Everybody  knows  that  concrete  should  not  be  disturbed  after  it  is  moulded  or  while  it  is  setting, 
but  the  Pettyjohn  machine  is  the  only  one  with  which  it  is  possible. 

Necessity  is  the  mother  of  invention,  and 
it  was  the  necessity  for  such  a  machine  as  this 
that  caused  its  production.  At  first  we  kept 
the  machine  solely  for  our  own  use  in  our  own 
stone  factories,  but  later  decided  to  share  our 
success  with  the  world.  Orders  commenced 
to  pour  in  upon  the  appearance  of  the  first  ad¬ 
vertisement  and  in  less  than  a  year  the  machine 
came  to  be  the  recognized  standard  wherever 
hollow’  blocks  are  used. 

Today  there  are  more  Pettyjohn  machines 
in  use  than  of  any  other  make  and  the  daily 
sales  are  far  greater  than  those  of  any  compet¬ 
itor.  The  largest  plants  in  the  world  use 
Pettyjohn  machinery. 

A  little  reasoning  will  tell  you  why — merit 
always  wins. 


THE  PETTYJOHN  WAY 


1.STRETCHER.-IARGE  CORES. 


5. OUTSIDE  45°  ANGLE.  6. INSIDE  4S° ANGLE. 


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13.  VENEER.. 


10.  PIER.. 


THE  PETTYJOHN  BLOCKING  SYSTEM 


rf*  HE  above  cut  shows  the  method  of  arranging  the  face  plates  and  blockings  in  order  to  produce 
A  the  various  shapes  that  may  be  desired.  All  of  the  above,  and  by  the  use  of  improvised 
wooden  blocking  hundreds  of  other  shapes,  can  be  made  in  a  standard  size  machine  without 
adjustable  ends.  Wider  ends  further  increase  the  scope  of  the  machine— practically  without  limit. 
For  versatility  the  Pettyjohn  machine  stands  without  a  peer. 


Sizes  and  Shapes 


ALL  of  our  building  block  machines,  in  addition  to 
the  stretcher  stones,  will  make  halves,  quarters, 
corners,  inside  returns,  flues,  pilasters,  bay  window 
stones  and  almost  any  size  or  shape  desired,  within  the 
capacity  of  the  machine. 


A  STRETCHER  BLOCK 
With  Small  Cores 


It  is  impossible  for  us  to  anticipate  all  the  require¬ 
ments  of  the  modem  architect,  but  we  send  directions  so 
that  any  carpenter  can  quickly  improvise  plates  for 
special  shapes  or  designs. 


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A  CORNER  BLOCK 
With  Large  Cores 


Designs 

WITHIN  the  limits  of  an  ordinary  machinery  catalog  it  is  not  feasible  to  publish  cuts  of  all  the 
different  designs  for  face  plates  or  shapes  of  stones.  Any  of  the  various  shapes  may  be 
made  with  the  different  designs.  The  cuts  on  this  and  the  following  pages  will  give  an 
idea  as  to  the  possibilities.  While  we  already  have  thousands  of 
patterns,  our  pattern  makers  are  constantly  employed  getting  out 
new  designs  and  keeping  our  machines  always  in  the  lead. 

We  have  by  far  the  largest  assortment  of  face  plates  of  any  fac¬ 
tory  in  the  world ;  all  purchasers  of  our  machines  have  this  large 
stock  constantly  at  their  disposal  and  are  thus  prepared  to  take  any 
kind  of  a  job  that  may  be  offered.  We  usually  ship  stock  face 
plates  on  the  same  day  the  order  is  received.  Special  face  plates 
for  ornamental  effects  can  be  made  to  order  on  short  notice. 

The  price  for  face  plates  is  twenty  cents  per  inch  of  length,  so 
that  a  full  length  face  plate  for  the  standard  20-inch  machine  costs 
54  00,  and  the  other  lengths  in  that  proportion.  The  face  plates 
are  not  screwed  or  bolted  to  the  machine,  but  merely  dropped  into 

the  mould  box.  Changes  of  design  or  shape  may  be  made  instantly.  Blocks  with  Real  Pebbles. 


15 


1 


Facing,  Coloring,  Ornamental  and 
Other  “Effects” 


Rock-face  Round  Corner  Stones 


Rock-face  Octagon 
Pebbled 

2-inch  Pyramid,  half 
Granular  Rock-face 
Stretcher 
Picked  Point  with  Tooled 
Margin 

Broken  Ashler 


Our  Upright  Model,  which  has  been  described,  is  not,  strictly  speaking,  a  facing  machine, 
but  facing  can  be  accomplished  on  it  by  filling  the  face  part  of  the  mould  box  with  the  face  material 
and  the  webs  and  back  part  with  the  cheaper  grout,  using  a  steel 
dividing  plate  to  keep  the  two  materials  separate. 

With  the  aid  of  different  mineral  colors,  the  stones  may  be  made 
of  almost  any  color,  either  solid,  mottled 
or  stratified. 

In  cases  where  an  unusually  hand¬ 
some  effect  is  desired,  the  blocks  may 
be  moulded  2  inches  larger  than  they  are 
to  be  in  the  finished  wall.  After  the 
stones  have  partially  set,  this  extra  2 
inches  is  rocked  off  with  a  stonecutter’s 
pitching  tool,  making  an  effect  in  the 
wall  that  is  strikingly  artistic  and  show¬ 
ing  the  natural  break. 

Owing  to  the  cost  of  the  extra  2  inches 
of  face  material  and  the  labor  of  pitching 
the  faces,  this  process  adds  considerably 
to  the  expense,  and  if  this  class  of  work 
is  to  be  made  in  any  considerable  quan¬ 
tity  we  would  strongly  recommend  the 
use  of  our  facing  model,  which  will  pro¬ 
duce  the  same  effect  without  materially 
increasing  the  cost. 

See  Page  27  for  description. 


Rock-face  Radius 
Bevel  Edge  Corner 
Rock-face  Corner 
Water  Table  Corner 


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J  8  A — Two-inch  Pyramids  | 


J  2  A — Rosette 
J  3  A — Fleur  de  Lis 
J  4  A — Rope  and  Two  Bars 
J  5  A — Rope  and  Two  Balls 
J  7  A — Large  Rope 


S  4  A — Perpendicular,  j^-inch 

Bead 

J  6  A — Pick  point,  with  tooled 
margin 

S  6  A — Plain  panel 
S  1  A — Bevel  edge,  with  pick 
point  surface 
S  2  A — Plain  bevel  edge 


137  X  S— Coping 


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Wider  Machines 


WE  carry  in  stock  at  all  times  machines  for  making  blocks  with  standard  size  face  plate, 
but  of  greater  width  than  mentioned.  The  width  usually  selected  is  4  inches  wider,  making 
blocks  with  design  on  face  12  inches  wide  or  14-inch  smooth  face  blocks,  but  any  desired 
width  can  be  furnished.  There  is  no  advance  in  price  for  the  wider  machines. 

Adjustments 

ALL  our  machines  may  easily  be  changed  in  width  by  ordering  extra  ends,  cores,  hopper,  tamping 
plates,  rods,  etc.  Such  parts  are  interchangeable  and  may  be  ordered  with  the  machine  or 
later  when  the  need  for  different  width  blocks  arises.  The  price  for  adjustable  parts  necessary 
so  that  the  standard  size  machine  will  make  blocks  12  inches  wide  or  smooth  face  blocks  as  wide  as 
14  inches  is  $36.  Also  see  price  list  on  page  43. 

If  greater  capacity,  as  well  as  varied  sizes  [is  desired,  it  is  best  to  order  an  additional  machine  of 
the  width  preferred  instead  of  an  adjustment. 

Additional  Machines 


ADDITIONAL  MACHINES  of  the  same  length  will  cost  considerably  less  than  the  first 
machine,  as  it  will  not  be  necessary  to  duplicate  the  equipment  of  face  plates  since  one  set  of 
face  plates  is  enough  for  several  machines.  The  reduction  amounts  to  about  thirty-three  per 
cent.,  and  the  equipment  sent  with  the  extra  machines  would  include  everything  that  is  necessary  to 
duplicate. 


Larger  Machines 

WE  make  machines  of  any  size  desired  and  can  furnish  them  at  proportionate  prices.  A  ma¬ 
chine  for  blocks  with  10  x  31^-inch  face  and  for  10-inch  rock  face  or  12-inch  smooth  face 
wall  is  a  very  desirable  size  for  larger  buildings,  warehouses  and  factories.  Two  men  are 
required  to  handle  machines  of  this  size,  and  the  blocks  also  require  two  men  to  handle  them.  Ten 
inches  is  quite  a  satisfactory  height,  as  it  can  be  worked  with  brick,  being  equal  to  four  courses, 
while  the  standard  size  is  equal  to  three  courses.  It  is  frequently  desirable  and  sometimes  impera¬ 
tive,  that  the  blocks  should  work  with  brick.  We  also  carry  in  stock,  machines  for  blocks  8^  x  29 ^ 
by  any  width  wall  specified. 

The  Standard  Size  Machine 


OUR  standard  size  machine  makes  blocks  with  7  l/2  x  20-inch  face  for  an  8-inch  rock  face  or  10-inch 
smooth  face  wall;  the  face  plate  takes  up  the  2  inches  difference.  After  years  of  practical 
experience  in  making  and  selling  concrete  blocks,  as  well  as  brick  and  other  building  ma¬ 
terials,  we  have  decided  upon  this  as  being  by  far  the  best  size  for  general  use  that  could  possibly  be 
selected.  It  is  a  size  that  is  easily  made,  handled,  hauled  and  laid  in  the  wall  by  o?ie  man,  and  will 
work  well  with  brick  in  all  its  dimensions.  It  is  very  desirable  to  have  a  block  that  will  work  with 
brick  so  as  to  make  use  of  old  brick  for  backing  up,  or  for  using  brick  in  unexposed  walls  or  for  a 
stone  front  or  stone  trimmings  to  an  ordinary  brick  building.  A  large  proportion  of  the  concrete 
blocks  used  are  for  foundations,  and  the  small  size  stone  have  the  effect  of  making  the  building  ap¬ 
pear  larger.  We  can,  however,  furnish  machines  to  make  blocks  of  any  desired  size. 

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Special  Machines 

WE  make  machines  for  odd  or  unusual  shapes  or  for  special  purposes,  such  as  window  and 
door  sills  and  caps,  railroad  mile  markers,  fence  posts,  sidewalk  blocks,  grave  markers, 
radius  stones  for  big  chimneys,  etc.  Such  machines  embody  our  principle  of  collapsible 
sides  and  other  features.  When  writing  for  estimates,  send  a  sketch  showing  the  size  and  shapes 
of  the  stones  to  be  made  and  state  the  purpose  for  which  they  are  to  be  used. 


Pallets 


ORDINARILY  we  furnish  one  hundred  pallets  with  each  machine,  so  that  the  purchaser  can 
begin  to  make  blocks  as  soon  as  the  machine  is  received.  When  desired  we  can  furnish  ad¬ 
ditional  pallets  at  a  reasonable  figure.  It  is  sometimes  advisible  for  the  purchaser  to  make 
his  own  pallets,  especially  where  they  are  to  be  freighted  a  long  distance  or  go  into  countries  where 
there  is  an  import  duty.  In  such  cases  we  furnish  only  a  sample  pallet  and  a  template  to  aid  in 
making  the  pallets  accurately,  and  make  suitable  reduction  in  price.  The  pallets  require  some  small 
malleable  castings  to  be  nailed  to  them,  and  also  some  guide  pins  to  be  driven  in.  These  are  invar- 
ibly  furnished  by  us. 


Weight  of  Machines 

^  I  'HE  machines  are  made  almost  entirely  of  steel,  and  are  very  light  for  the  great  strength  and 
durability  they  possess.  The  lifting  weight  of  the  standard  size  when  in  use  is  only  sixty 
pounds — less  than  the  weight  of  the  block  it  makes.  Its  weight,  with  equipment  and  face 
plates  boxed  for  shipment,  'is  six  hundred  and  fifty  pounds,  and  the  one  hundred  pallets  weigh  an 
additional  six  hundred  and  fifty  pounds.  Both  the  machinery  and  pallets  ship  as  fourth-class  freight. 


Directions 


WE  send  with  our  machines  an  illustrated  book  of  directions  to  guide  the  operator  at  every 
point  so  that  no  trouble  will  be  experienced  in  quickly  and  thoroughly  mastering  the  de¬ 
tails  of  the  business. 

The  topics  discussed  are  selection  of  material,  proportions,  amount  of  moisture  for  perfect  crys¬ 
tallization,  conveying  material,  tamping,  moulding,  the  operation  of  the  ma¬ 
chine,  arrangement  of  face  plates  and  blocking  for  special  shapes,  with  sep¬ 
arate  illustration  and  discription  of  each  of  the  most  frequently  used  shapes 
and  general  instructions  for  moulding  special,  ornamental  and  unusual  shapes. 

From  this  we  proceed  to  the  stacking  and  curing,  which  is  a  vital  point  of  the 
process  and  about  which  definite  knowledge  is  frequently  lacking.  Next 
follow  instructions  for  laying  in  the  wall,  which  is  accompanied  by  blue 
prints  showing  arrangement  for  joist  courses,  etc.  Special  information  is 
given  concerning  water-proofing,  coloring  and  the  production  of  special 

effects.  Move  the  machine 

not  the  block 


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Cost  to  Manufacture  Blocks 


factory. 

plant: 


THE  cost  to  make  the  blocks  naturally  varies  in 
different  countries  and  in  different  parts  of 
the  same  country.  In  the  northern  part  of 
the  United  States  the  standard  size  block,  which 
measures  7^4  x  8  x  20  inches,  usually  costs  from  (5  to 
8  cents  each. 

Frequently  the  largest  profits  are  made  in  local¬ 
ities  where  cement  is  high  in  price,  as  other  building 
materials  are  usually  correspondingly  high. 

We  give  below  an  itemized  cost  of  this  size 
based  on  present  prices  in  our  Terre  Haute  stone 
These  figures  may  be  changed  to  meet  local  conditions  and  are  based  on  a  three-machine 


10  yards  sand  and  gravel  at 

$  .00 

$  0.00 

16  barrels  Portland  cement  at 

1.75 

20.25 

4  laborers  (3  moulders  and  1  mixer)  at 

1.75 

7.00 

Allowance  for  water  and  sundries 

2.75 

$42.00 

Dividing  the  total  of  $42.00  by  000,  which  is  the  number  of  blocks  the  above  matetial  will  pro¬ 
duce  and  the  four  men  make  and  take  care  of,  gives  the  cost  at  7  cents  per  block.  When  the  blocks 
are  made  in  large  enough  quantities  to  justify  a  concrete  mixer,  this  cost  can  be  somewhat  reduced. 

It  will  be  noticed  that  the  above  is  figured  at  the  proportion  of  two-thirds  of  a  yard  of  sand  and 
gravel  to  one  barrel  of  ce¬ 
ment,  which  is  about  one 
to  five  and  makes  a  most 
excellent,  strong  and  dur¬ 
able  block. 

Delivery  of  the  blocks 
usually  costs  about  one 
cent  each.  Seventy  of 
them  can  be  hauled  at  a 
load.  The  usual  selling 
price  is  from  14  to  20 
cents,  so  that  there  is  a 
very  handsome  profit  in 
their  manufacture. 


An  Inexpensive  Store  Building 


20 


Cost  of  Portland  Cement 


r  |  'HE  price  of  cement  fluctuates,  but  the  tendency  is  for  it  to  get  cheaper,  as  new  factories  are 
rapidly  being  erected  in  all  parts  of  the  country.  The  present  price  is  only  about  half  what 
it  was  in  the  spring  of  1903.  As  we  are  large  users  of  cement  in  our  different  factories,  and 
in  a  position  to  control  or  direct  a  great  deal  of  additional  trade,  we  can  usually  secure  a  much  lower 
price  than  can  be  had  through  local  dealers  with  their  profit  added.  We  will  take  pleasure  in  secur¬ 
ing  quotations  on  cement  for  our  customers,  and  will,  in  all  cases,  see  that  the  orders  are  filled  with 
the  most  satisfactory  brands  for  hollow  block  work  that  are  made  within  shipping  distance  of  their 
locality. 

To  do  this  involves  considerable  correspondence  and  comparison  of  freight  rates,  prices  and 
qualities,  and  it  is  a  task  that  we  can  undertake  on’y  for  purchasers  of  our  machines.  As  cement 
fluctuates  in  value,  quotations  are  given  for  immediate  acceptance  and  prompt  delivery.  It  would  be 
useless  to  obtain  them  in  advance  of  requirements. 


Other  Materials  Required 

IN  addition  to  the  Portland  Cement  the  only  other  materials  required  are  water  and  some  form  of 
aggregate  or  base  material.  The  aggregate  usually  is  sand  or  sand  and  gravel  mixed,  with  the  lat¬ 
ter  the  most  desirable,  as  the  larger  particles  effect  a  saving  in  the  quantity  of  cement  needed 
for  a  given  strength.  Other  aggregates  often  used  are  broken  or  crushed  stone  or  shells  and  the 
waste  products  from  mining,  quarrying  and  manufacturing  enterprises. 

If  there  is  enough  sand,  crushed  stone  or  other  fine  material  to  bury  the  larger  particles,  they 
wrill  not  show,  as  our  machine  is  made  of  sheet  steel  and  vibrates  sufficiently  to  bounce  all  of  the 
larger  particles  inward.  This  is  a  feature  possessed  by  no  other  machine,  all  of  which  are  made  of 
cast  iron. 


W  ater-proofing 


WHEN  blocks  are  to  be  used  soon  after  being  made  and  the  plaster  is  to 
be  applied  directly  to  the  stones,  it  is  desirable  that  they  be  water¬ 
proofed  either  before  or  after  the  erection  of  the  building.  The  sol¬ 
ution  for  this  purpose  is  very  cheap,  and  we  furnish  the  formula  free  to  pur¬ 
chasers  of  the  machine. 

The  appearance  of  the  stones  is  improved  by  the  water-proofing  mater¬ 
ial,  as  the  color  is  much  lighter,  and  walls  so  treated  will  remain  dry  at  all 
times. 

We  also  have  for  sale  a  water-proofing  compound  which  may  be  mixed 
with  the  cement  and  will  render  the  blocks  w’ater-proof  as  soon  as  they  have 
set.  It  is  a  dry,  white  powder  and  the  extra  cost  to  use  it  is  1  cent  per  stand¬ 
ard  size  block. 

Ask  for  circular. 


Move  the  machine 
not  the  block 


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Plain  Round 
Baluster  Post  Mold 

±'A  X  4 y2  x  14  in.  #  7.50 
5^  x  6^x16  in.  10.00 
0  x  (3  x  18  in.  .  10.00 


Fluted  Square 
Baluster  Post  Mold 

Ornamented  with  Egg 
and  Dart. 

4  x  4  x  14  in.  .  #10.00 


Molds  for  Ornamental 
Work 


The  manufacture  of  ornamental  work  is  a 
very  attractive  and  profitable  side  line  in  connec¬ 
tion  with  any  concrete  working  plant. 

While  in  this  class  of  work  neither  the  demand  nor 
the  quantity  sold  is  as  large  as  for  regular  sizes  of 
building  blocks,  at  the  same  time  the  margin  of 
profit  is  unusually  great.  For  example,  the  Gre¬ 
cian  column  illustrated  would  cost  about  #38.00  in 
cut  stone  or  #7.00  in  wTood,  while  it  can  be  made  in 
concrete  at  a  cost  of  #1.50  to  #2.00  and  will  sell 
readily  at  from  #10.00  to  #20.00  each.  The  18-inch 
baluster  molds  can  be  made  for  15  cents  and  sell  at 
60  cents  each. 


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Empire 
Column  Mold 

11  in.  diameter  #45.00 
18  in.  diameter  75.00 


Rennaisance 
Column  Mould 

12  in.  x  6  ft.  .  #45.00 

Base  is  18  x  18  in. 

Five  molds  are  required, 
base,  capital  and  two 
for  the  shaft. 

Price  includes  core. 


Lawn  Vase 
Mold 

30  in.  high. 
22  in.  top. 
14  in.  base. 

$35.00 


T  N  addition  to  the  direct  profit,  such  high-class  work  as 
this  will  attract  high-grade  custom,  and  add  to  the  pres¬ 
tige  and  general  business  of  the  stone  yard. 

The  hitching  posts  are  handsome  and  stately  in  appear¬ 
ance  and  when  once  introduced,  can  be  sold  for  nearly  all 
the  first-class  residences  in  your  town,  as  well  as  for  stores, 
business  buildings  and  institutions. 

The  vases  are  suitable  for  all  decorative  purposes,  being 
especially  desirable  for  city  parks,  cemeteries  and  spacious 
grounds. 

Owing  to  the  handsome  appearance  of  the  work,  it  looks 
as  though  it  might  be  difficult,  but  as  a  matter  of  fact,  it  is 
quite  simple.  The  concrete  takes  the  form  of  the  mould 
perfectly. 


Grecian  Column  Mold 

10  in.  diameter  $30.00 

Four  moulds  are  required; 
base,  capital,  necking  and 
shaft.  The  latter  can  be 
furnished  in  either  2  ft.  or 
2  ft.  5  inch  sections  as 
specified. 

Price  includes  core  and 
follower  for  making  shorter 
lengths. 


Pedestal  and  Ball  Hitching  Post  Mold 

3  feet  high.  Base  15  x  15  in.  $25.00 


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The  Two-piece  “F”  System 

UNLESS  otherwise  specified,  all  machines  are  equipped  to  make  the  old  reliable  one  piece 
hollow  block  with  two  cores  and  two  insets,  but  the  two  piece  “F”  system  will  be  substituted 
without  extra  charge  when  so  ordered.  We  will  also  substitute  staggered  air  space  system, 
If  more  than  one  system  is  desired  with  one  machine,  there  is  an  additional  charge  for  the  extra  cores, 
tamping  plates,  etc. 


FIRE  PROOF 


The  above  cut  shows  the  business  center  of  the  town  of  Carbon,  Indiana,  sixteen  miles  from 
Terre  Haute,  as  it  appeared  the  day  after  the  terrible  fire  of  March  27,  1905.  There  was  only  one 
building  of  concrete  blocks — this  one  building  withstood  the  flames.  It  was  the  State  Bank  Building 
and  was  not  injured  beyond  the  woodwork  in  the  windows  and  doors,  and  nothing  inside  was  mater¬ 
ially  damaged  or  destroyed,  while  brick  buildings  on  the  other  three  corners  and  at  its  side  were 
burned  to  the  ground. 

24 


25 


Making  Blocks  for  Electric  Power  Plant  with  Pettyiohn  Machinery 


The  Portable  Facing  Models 


Our  facing  model  machines  are  in  many  respects  similar  to  the 
Upright  Model,  but  unlike  it,  they  mould  the  blocks  with  the  face  down 

and  the  cores  are  inserted  through 
openings  in  the  side  of  the  machine. 
With  this  model,  instead  of  metal 
face  plates  we  use  gran¬ 
ular  concrete  face  plates, 
which  have  been  pre¬ 
viously  moulded  from 
natural  pitched  stone, 
thus  producing  blocks 
with  a  granular  look, 
texture  and  feel  in  ab¬ 
solutely  perfect  imita¬ 
tion  of  the  natural  stone 
originals.  These  face 
plates  also  serve  for 
pallets  and  are  water¬ 
proofed  with  a  special 
formula  which  will  pre¬ 
vent  the  block  sticking 
to  the  face  plate.  The 
blocks  are  allowed  to 
remain  on  them  till  set. 
The  face  is  usually 
made  about  half  an  inch 
thick  of  rich,  fine  or 
colored  material,  while 
the  balance  of  the  stone 
may  be  made  with  quite 
large  gravels  or  broken 
stones.  The  most  elab¬ 
orate,  special  and  orna¬ 
mental  effects  can  be 
produced  in  this  way, 
as  all  that  is  necessary 
is  to  get  or  make  one  or¬ 
iginal,  which  may  be  of 


stone,  wood,  plaster  of  Paris  or  pressed  metal  of  the  shape,  size  and 
design  desired,  and  from  this  the  concrete  face  plates  are  cast  and 
thus  hundreds  of  thousands  of  the  ornamental  stones  may  be  easily 
produced  with  little  trouble  or  expense.  The  cut  shows  several  stones, 
the  originals  of  which  were  pressed  or  embossed  zinc  forms  such  as 
can  be  obtained  from  the  tinner  or  dealer  in  architectural  supplies. 
We  carry  in  stock  hundreds  of  similar  ornamental  forms. 

Another  advantage  of  this  process  is,  that  while  setting,  the  face 
of  the  stone  is  protected  from  washing  by  rains,  injury  by  small  ani¬ 
mals,  and  above  all,  from  drying  out  too  fast  and  sudden  changes  in 
temperature. 

Blocks  so  made  are  self  bleaching  and  are  practically  cured  with 
the  face  in  water ,  as  the  face  plate  is  water-proofed  and  concave, 
and  wThen  sprinkled  the  water  can  penetrate  downward  only  as  far  as 
the  face  plate,  thus  acting  like  a  sponge  in  a  cup  of  water,  no  water 
visible  but  constantly  wet.  This  bleaches  the  face  of  the  block  to  an 
almost  pure  white  when  made  of  materials  that  ordinarily  would  be  gray. 

This  whole  subject  is  of  great  interest  and  is  explained  in  detail 
in  another  booklet  called  “  MAKING  FACES,”  and  which  will  be  sent 
to  any  address  upon  request. 

We  also  manufacture  a  face  down  machine  for  general  use  known 
as  the  Invincible,  described  on  Page  37. 


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The  Pettyjohn  Sill  and  Cap  Machine 


f  JpHE  Pettyjohn  Sill  and  Cap  Machine  is  operated  on  the  principle  of  “  move  the  machine, 
not  the  block,”  which  is  recognized  as  being  the  best  and  most  scientific  method  of 
moulding  concrete  blocks,  and  this  is  especially  true  of  such  long  and  heavy  shapes  as  sills, 
lintels,  caps,  copings,  water  tables,  steps,  posts,  etc.,  etc. 

Just  imagine  taking  one  of  these  long,  heavy  shapes  and  rolling  it  over  a  time  or  two,  and 
then  attempting  to  off-bear  it! 

When  green  concrete  shapes,  which  have  no  more  strength  than  so  much  damp  sand,  are 
subjected  to  this  kind  of  treatment  it  is  no  wonder  that  many  of  them  are  broken— the  surprising 
part  is  that  any  are  safely  landed. 

These  machines  can  be  made  to  order  in  any  size  or  width  and  adjustments  desired.  The 
stock  size  is  7  feet  long  and  7  inches  deep,  and  ends  are  sent  for  making  4,  7 8  and  12 
inch  widths. 

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An/  of  the  ends  sent  with  the  Sill  and  Cap  Machine  can  be  used  in  connection  with  the  sides 
of  the  standard  size  block  machine  and  vice  versa.  For  example,  the  4-inch  ends  mentioned 
above  could  be  inserted  in  the  sides  of  a  standard  size  block  machine  for  rapidly  moulding  back- 
ing-up  stones  4x7^  x  20  or  the  8-inch  ends  can  be  used  for  moulding  6-inch  hollow  blocks 
with  any  of  the  face  plate  designs  occupying  the  extra  two  inches.  The  same  ends  would  be 
used  for  moulding  8-inch  smooth  face  blocks  for  inside  partitions,  etc. 


Egg  and  Dart  Coping 

Price  for  stock  size  including  adjustments,  tampers,  ornamental  and  chamfer  copper  covered 
moulding,  bold  egg  and  dart  coping  pattern,  etc.,  is  only  $70.00  f.  o.  b.,  Terre  Haute. 

Every  well  equipped  block  plant  needs  one  and  we  will  ship  on  approval,  subject  to  trial. 


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Pettyjohn  Portable  Post  Machine 

THE  MANUFACTURE  OF  CONCRETE 
FENCE  POSTS 

/CONCRETE  is  one  of  the  most  enduring  materials  made  by  man  and  therefore  especially  suit- 
able  not  only  for  buildings,  but  for  fence  posts  which  frequently  mark  the  boundary  line  between 
properties. 

The  industry  of  manufacturing  concrete  fence  posts  is  yet  in  its  infancy;  but  it  is  growing  with 
tremendous  strides  as  the  farmers  and  property  owners  become  acquainted  with  their  many  points  of 
superiority.  It  is  the  wise  farmer  who  uses  the  handsome,  durable,  frost  proof,  fire-proof,  rot-proof, 
time-proof,  ever-lasting  concrete  posts.  Weeds,  leaves  and  trash  that  usually  accumulate  around 
fences  may  be  burned  without  the  slightest  injury  to  the  posts. 


One  fact  has  been  conclusively  proven,  and  that  is  that  when  once  a  farmer  has  commenced  to 
use  concrete  posts  he  will  have  nothing  more  to  do  with  the  unsightly,  rotting,  tumble-down,  wood 
posts  and  his  neighbors  will  soon  profit  by  his  good  example.  Even  were  he  willing  to  use  the  wood 
he  would  be  confronted  with  the  scarcity  of  lumber,  its  rapidly  increasing  price  and  the  uncertainty  of 
getting  a  really  good  quality  at  any  price. 

As  neither  frost  nor  freezing  have  any  effect  on  concrete,  the  posts  are  good  for  a  lifetime _ 


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and  practically  everlasting.  In  many  localities  the  concrete  is  equally  as  cheap  as  a  wood  post,  but 
in  comparing  prices  it  should  be  taken  into  consideration  that  the  first  cost  is  not  the  only  cost,  as 
when  a  wood  post  rots  away  not  only  is  the  value  of  the  post  lost,  but  also  the  time  and  labor  of 
digging  the  hole  and  setting  the  post  to  correct  position,  together  with  such  annoyances  or  casualties 
as  may  be  caused  by  the  absence  of  the  fence.  Also  there  is  the  loss  of  the  wire  that  is  pulled  down, 
tangled  or  destroyed  during  the  process  of  decay.  Did  you  ever  see  a  post  rot  off  at  the  ground  and 
the  fence  hold  the  post  up?  It  takes  a  pretty  good  fence  to  stand  such  a  strain,  but  if  concrete 
were  used  the  post  would  hold  the  fence  and  the  fence  would  hold  the  stock. 

Do  appearances  count  for  anything  ?  Doesn’t  it  look  good  to  the  eye  to  sight  down  a  long  line 
of  fence  and  see  all  of  the  posts  just  alike,  straight  and  true,  all  lined  up  nicely  like  soldiers  marching 
on  to  victory  ?  Their  clean-cut  look  and  light  grey  color  is  pleasing  and  somehow  they  just  naturally 
give  an  air  of  prosperity  to  a  place.  They  look  like  business;  look  like  there  was  something  doing. 
Any  kind  of  fence  may  be  attached;  plain  wire,  barbed  or  twisted  wire,  woven  wire,  wooden  slats  or 
pickets.  It  is  all  the  same  to  the  post. 

The  illustration  shows  the  general  appearance  and  method  of  attaching  several  different  kinds  of 
fences.  Usually  the  corner  post  and  the  one  next  to  it  are  made  extra  heavy  and  have  brace  posts 
between  them  to  stand  the  pull  of  the  wires.  The  slats  of  the  wood  post  shown  are  nailed  to  an  up¬ 
right  2x2  which  is  bolted  to  the  post  with  ^-inch  bolts  and  nuts.  By  this  means  the  entire  fence 
can  be  moved  away  in  sections  if  desired,  simply  by  taking  out  two  bolts  at  each  post.  The  posts 
are  moulded  with  holes  in  them  at  intervals  and  attachment  is  made  simply  by  bolting  through  these 
holes.  We  can  furnish  bolts  and  nuts  at  a  very  close  price.  Wire  fence  is  attached  by  running  a 
short  piece  of  wire  through  the  holes  and  twisting  to  the  wire  of  the  fence.  The  holes  cost  nothing 
and  wire  but  little  more,  so  there  is  no  expense  for  any  kind  of  fastening  attachments. 

COST 

The  cost  of  a  good  concrete  post,  including  sand,  cement,  labor,  and  reinforcing,  would  be  from 
20  to  35  cents,  depending  upon  size,  local  conditions,  proportion  and  quality  of  material.  In  same 
locality  a  good  wood  post  would  cost  more  and  a  poor  wood  post  isn’t  worth  buying  or  planting. 

REINFORCING 

Like  natural  stone,  concrete  is  brittle  and  posts  might  become  broken  should  a  heavy  animal 
run  against  them.  For  this  reason  they  are  reinforced  with  some  form  of  metal  and  barbed  or 


twisted  wire  is  frequently  used.  However,  we  have  a  special  reinforcing  that  is  admirably  suited 
to  the  purpose. 

It  is  in  the  form  of  high  grade  steel  bars  with  a  series  of  perforation  It  has  therefore  great 


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strength,  but  is  very  light  in  weight.  It  is  a  waste  product  produced  in  the  manufacture  of  our  ma¬ 
chinery  and  can  be  furnished  in  any  quantity  desired  and  almost  as  low  as  the  price  of  junk  or  scrap 
iron.  The  price  is  cents  per  pound  in  less  than  ton  lots  and  \]^  cents  per  pound  in  lots  of  a  ton 
or  more.  We  ship  it  in  bright  steel,  neatly  wired  in  bundles.  It  is  turned  out  in  a  number  of  dif¬ 
ferent  sizes,  different  styles  of  punching  and  lengths  varying  from  6  to  8  feet.  We  ship  it  assorted 
which  is  usually  desirable  for  the  purchaser,  but  we  cannot  ship  it  all  one  size,  except  at  increased  cost 
for  the  trouble  of  separating.  When  reinforcing  is  used,  the  post  would  hold  firmly  together  even 
though  broken  and  would  be  practically  as  good  as  ever.  Even  the  injury  to  appearance  is  slight  as 
the  crack  would  barely  show. 

Concrete  posts  cannot  be  successfully  moulded  in  any  kind  of  machine  or  device  that  requires 
the  post  to  be  moved  while  it  is  green.  The  Pettyjohn  machine  works  on  the  principle  of  “move 
the  machine,  not  the  post.”  This  makes  every  post  perfect  and  saves  the  labor  of  off-bearing. 


Pettyjohn  Portable  Post  Machine 


The  stock  size  for  this  machine  is  7  feet  long  and  5  inches  deep.  It  is  provided  with  three  pairs 
of  interchangeable  ends  so  that  posts  may  be  made  3  x  5,  5  x  5,  or  5  x  7  or  tapering  from  any  one  of 
these  sizes  to  any  other.  The  line  post  is  usually  5x5  inches  at  the  bottom  and  3x5  inches  at  the 
top  and  seven  feet  long.  Shorter  posts  may  be  made  by  blocking  off  at  either  end.  Smaller  posts 


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may  be  made  by  letting  pallets  go  up  in  the  machine  any  desired  distance.  Any  number  of  fastening 
holes  desired  may  be  put  in.  Edges  of  posts  may  be  chamfered,  or  not,  as  desired. 


Pettyjohn  Mould  for  Round  Hollow  Posts 


i'his  is  something  new,  just  out,  intended  solely  for  making  posts  and  makes  them  perfectly  in 
one  size  only.  Just  the  thing  for  farmers.  Posts  can  be  moulded  by  the  hands  during  bad  weather 
or  slack  seasons. 

The  hollow  is  a  very  desirable  feature  and  has  the  same  advantages  as  the  hollow  in  a  building 
block.  It  saves  material,  lightens  the  weight  and  is  the  strongest  shape  for  amount  of  material 
used  that  could  be  devised. 

This  is  the  first  successful  attempt  to  make  a  mould  that  would  turn  out  hollow  posts;  but  it 
works  perfectly  and  is  a  winner. 

The  shape  is  not  exactly  round,  but  is  round  on  one  half  and  hexagonal  on  the  other,  making 
an  unsuually  handsome  and  attractive  appearance  and  providing  a  flat  side  in  case  such  should  be 
desired. 

Wood  pallets  used  are  ordinary  2  x  4’s  and  can  be  had  at  any  lumber  yard.  Stock  size  of  mould 
is  7  feet  long  and  6j4  inches  diameter.  Posts- may  easily  be  made  shorter,  but  diameter  cannot 
be  changed.  Fence  is  attached  by  means  of  holes  moulded  through  the  posts,  or  by  corrugations  01 
ribs  on  the  outside  of  post,  as  may  be  preferred.  Posts  can  be  made  hollow  or  solid  as  desired.  We 
are  anxious  to  introduce  these  moulds  in  all  parts  of  the  country  as  rapidly  as  possible  and  to  that 
end.  offer  them  at  a  specially  low  price. 


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Sidewalk  Block  Machine 


/CONCRETE  sidewalks  have  proven  their  utility  and  desirability  to  such  an  extent  that  they  are 
now  used  almost  exclusively  in  all  parts  of  the  world. 

There  are  two  methods  of  laying  these  walks; — laying  the  walk  in  place  and  moulding  the 
blocks  separate,  and  each  has  its  distinct  advantages.  Laying  in  place  is  usually  considered  the  most 
economical,  but  it  is  a  class  of  work  that  cannot  be  done,  except  by  skilled  concrete  workers  and 
finishers,  while  machine  moulded  blocks  may  be  manufactured  and  afterwards  laid  by  comparatively 
inexperienced  persons. 


In  many  localities  the  soil  lacks  drainage  and  made-in-place  work  cannot  be  successfully  ac¬ 
complished  without  danger  of  freezing  beneath  the  walk  and  thus  ruining  its  appearance  with  un¬ 
sightly,  irregular  cracks.  Roots  of  trees  also  form  a  similar  trouble,  but  if  the  walk  is  laid  in  separ¬ 
ate  pieces,  such  troubles  are  largely  avoided.  In  case  of  freezing  the  separate  pieces  will  afterwards 
settle  back  to  place  and  with  roots  one  or  more  of  the  blocks  may  be  removed,  the  root  cut  away  and 
the  stone  replaced,  thus  restoring  the  walk  without  injury. 

The  Pettyjohn  Sidewalk  Block  Machine  works  on  the  collapsible  principle  previously  described 
and  moulds  the  blocks  accurately  and  rapidily.  The  surface  of  the  block  is  usually  made  of  a  rich, 
wet  mixture  and  troweled  to  a  slick  finished  surface.  The  edges  may  be  rounded  or  not,  as  desired. 
The  stock  size  machine  makes  blocks  20  x  20  x  4  inches  thick,  or  less  if  desired.  Reduced  thickness 
is  accomplished  by  allowing  the  pallet  to  go  up  into  the  mould  box  any  given  distance.  Special  size 
machines  made  to  order. 

The  equipment  includes  the  machine,  set  of  hexagonal  block  attachments,  tamping  rods,  ram¬ 
mers,  float,  trowel,  edger  and  sample  pallets. 

Price  complete  $30.00  f.  o.  b.,  Terre  Haute,  Ind.,  guaranteed  to  give  satisfaction. 


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The  Pettyjohn  Veneer  Machine 


T7"ENEER  blocks  are  very  popular  and  useful,  not  only  for  new  structures,  but  for  veneering 
old  frame  or  brick  buildings,  thus  making  them  new  on  the  outside  and  greatly  adding 
to  their  appearance  and  value. 


Moulding 

Any  of  the  holiow  block  machines  of  our  manufacture  will  make  veneer  blocks,  but  if  they 
are  desired  in  large  quantities  at  minimum  cost  it  would  be  advisable  to  have  a  machine  designed 
especially  for  that  purpose. 

The  Pettyjohn  Veneer  Machine  thus  fills  a  long  felt  want  and  is  the  most  rapid  machine 
for  strictly  veneer  work  that  has  ever  been  devised. 


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In  operation,  a  face  plate  is  put  in  the  bottom  of  the  mould  box,  facing  material  put  in 
about  half  an  inch  thick  and  balance  filled  up  with  coarse  wet  grout  and  then  top  struck  off. 
Machine  is  then  turned  upside  down  and  lifted  away  from  block  on  collapsible  principle,  thus 
moulding  blocks  with  face  down  and  releasing  with  face  up. 

The  stock  size  makes  veneer  blocks  7  'A  x  20  x  3  inches  thick. 


Releasing 


Price,  including  face  plates  for  stretcher  corner,  halves  and  inside  corner,  is  $35.00,  and 
includes  tamper,  rammer,  float,  trowel  and  all  necessary  equipment. 

Size  for  8  x  15^  x  3  inches  thick  is  $30.00. 

Size  for  8  x  23^  x  3  inches  thick  is  $40.00. 

Size  for  8^  x  29^  x  3  inches  thick  is  $45.00. 

Size  for  10x31^  x  3  inches  thick  is  $50.00. 

Special  sizes  made  to  order  at  proportionate  prices.  If  any  thickness  other  than  3  inches 
is  preferred,  there  will  be  no  extra  charge. 


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The  Invincible  Face-down  Machine 


WE  HAVE  recently  put  upon  the  market  a  new  type  of  machine  which  is  the  embodiment  of 
five  years’  experience  in  the  manufacture  of  concrete  blocks  and  block-making  machinery. 
It  is  known  as  the  Invincible  Machine  and  combines  all  of  the  advantages  and  adjustments 
of  the  high  priced  machines,  and  yet,  owing  to  its  simplicity  and  ease  of  operation,  is  not  only  desir¬ 
able  for  those  who  manufacture  the  blocks  for  the  market,  but  is  very  suitable  for  any  one  desiring 
to  make  blocks  for  their  own  buildings. 

There  are  two  types  of  block  machines,  each  of  which  has  its  adherents,  and  each  of  which  has 
advantages  peculiar  to  itself  and  not  entirely  possessed  by  the  other.  They  are  generally  known  as 
side-face  and  down-face  machines,  and  the  Invincible  is  of  the  latter  type.  The  advantages  claimed 


THE  INVINCIBLE — Showing  Stretcher  Stone  Delivered 


for  models  of  this  type  are  that  a  richer  and  stronger  face  can  be  used,  thus  giving  a  very  high  grade 
surface  to  the  block  without  a  corresponding  expense  for  the  entire  product.  It  enables  the  use  of 
coloring  matter  without  the  expense  for  the  coloring  throughout  the  product,  and  likewise  it  admits 
of  the  use  of  water-proofing  compound  with  the  greatest  economy,  though  many  of  those  who  make 
water-proof  blocks  prefer  to  put  the  water-proofing  material  throughout  the  entire  product. 


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The  greatest  practical  advantage  of  this  type  of  machine  is  the  fact  that  the  facing  can  be  used 
dry  enough  to  prevent  sticking  to  the  face  plates  while  the  backing  or  grout  can  carry  a  large  per¬ 
centage  of  water,  and  it  is  well  known  that  it  takes  water  to  insure  perfect  crystalization  and  a  per¬ 
fect  product.  The  excess  of  water  will  very  soon  penetrate  the  dryer  facing  thereby  giving  even  the 
facing  material  all  the  water  that  it  needs  and  yet  this  penetration  does  not  take  place  until  after  the 
block  has  been  moulded  and  removed  which  prevents  any  possibility  of  sticking. 


THE  INVINCIBLE 

Set  up  for  halves.  One  side  has  face  plate  and  core  inserted,  while  the  other  side  shows  face  plate  and  core 
removed.  Note  the  substantial  dividing  plate  and  arrangement  of  core  spacers  which 
also  hold  the  dividing  plate  in  position 


In  operation  the  machine  is  set  up  and  blocks  are  moulded  wTith  the  face  down.  First,  a  thin 
layer  about  half  an  inch  thick,  of  the  face  material  is  put  in,  and  then  the  mould  box  is  filled  up  to 
the  level  of  the  cores.  Cores  are  then  inserted,  the  filling  completed,  and  the  top  struck  off  with  a 
strike  stick  in  case  plastering  is  to  be  done  to  the  backs  of  the  blocks.  If  the  backs  of  the  blocks  are 
to  be  exposed  to  view  a  little  additional  facing  can  be  put  on  and  the  surface  given  a  steel  trowel 
finish,  or  what  is  sometimes  called  a  sidewalk  surface.  The  machine  is  then  turned  over  one  quarter 
turn  and  the  cores  withdrawn  in  a  perpendicular  direction.  This  is  a  very  essential  feature  to  which 


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we  invite  particular  attention.  In  machines  of  the  face-down  type  where  the  cores  are  withdrawn 
before  the  turn,  there  is  a  tendency  for  the  material  above  the  cores  to  sag,  which  frequently  weakens 
and  damages  the  blocks,  and  sometimes  destroys  them  altogether  so  that  for  the  successful  and  profit¬ 
able  manufacture  of  blocks  which  are  moulded  face  down  and  have  to  be  off-borne,  it  is  very  essential 
that  the  cores  be  not  withdrawn  until  after  the  turn.  The  machine  is  now  released  and  set  in  place 
ready  for  the  next  block,  and  the  product  is  found  delivered  with  face  on  side  in  absolutely  perfect 
shape.  It  is  then  offborne  to  a  convenient  place  on  the  yard  or  put  up  in  racks  according  to  the 
yard  arrangement  provided. 

In  the  way  of  adjustments  the  Invincible  Machine  is  extremely  versatile.  One  of  the  most  import¬ 
ant  features  is  that  the  face  plate  portion  is  not  all  in  one  piece,  as  is  customary  with  machines  of  this 
type,  but  the  face  plates  proper  are  quite  thin  and  only  as  large  as  the  face  of  the  stone.  They  set  down 


THE  INVINCIBLE 

Showing  L-shaped  corner  delivered.  This  cut  also  shows  smaller  width  cores  than  the  others.  We  carry 
three  widths  for  8-inch  blocks,  viz:  314,  4  and  4J4  inches. 


in  the  frame  like  a  pane  of  glass  in  a  sash,  and  a  e  securely  locked  with  merely  a  turn  of  a  thumb 
screw.  From  this  it  follows  that  the  expense  of  getting  additional  face  plates  and  the  trouble  of 
changing  from  one  face  plate  design  to  another  are  both  materially  reduced,  and  in  addition  to  this  it 
enables  the  face  plates  to  be  shifted  and  moved  around  in  all  sorts  of  ways  for  the  production  of 
stones  of  special  or  unusual  shapes.  The  face  plates  may  be  put  in  any  part  of  the  frame  desired 
and  slid  about  from  one  part  to  another.  They  may  be  laid  in  the  frame  horizontally,  or  set  up  per¬ 
pendicularly,  or  even  placed  at  any  angle  desired. 

For  making  stones  that  are  rock  faced  on  2,  3  or  4  sides,  or  that  have  special  angles  or  outlines, 
it  is  a  very  desirable  feature,  and  one  that  is  possessed  by  no  other  line  of  machinery  except  those  of 
the  Pettyjohn  portable  type,  which  are  described  in  a  separate  catalog. 


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Invincible  face  plates  are  interchangeable  for  all  the  different  machines  ;  for  example,  a  stretcher 
face  plate  for  the  16-inch  Invincible  is  a  54  plate  for  the  20-inch  machine,  or  a  %  plate  for  the  24-inch; 
also  it  can  be  used  for  making  10-inch  blocks  in  the  Tandem  Invincible. 

The  Invincible  is  provided  with  core  spacers,  so  that  it  is  not  necessary  to  use  the  same  size 
cores  but  different  size  cores  may  be  used  in  the  stretchers,  corners  and  halves  when  desired,  and 
fractionals  of  any  length  wanted  may  be  easily  made  simply  by  inserting  in  the  frame  the  face  plate 
of  the  desired  length  and  using  the  core  to  match,  and  arranging  the  core  spacers  so  as  to  place  the 
webs  exactly  where  desired,  and  in  this  way  an  architect’s  plans  can  be  most  accurately  followed,  and 
anything  called  for  may  be  turned  out  in  a  workmanlike  manner  at  a  minimum  of  expense. 

The  shifting  of  the  core  spacers  is  accomplished  merely  by  the  turn  of  thumb  screws  which  locks 
them  very  rigidly  to  place. 

By  means  of  these  various  adjustments  the  Invincible  will  make  the  L-shapedor  straight  bond 
corner  with  equal  facility. 

Another  highly  important  adjustment  which  is  possessed  by  no  other  machine  with  which  we  are 
familiar  is  the  capacity  to  make  with  the  same  face  plates  and  same  machine,  blocks  of  varying  heights. 
This  is  of  extreme  importance,  but  has  heretofore  been  practically  impossible  of  accomplishment.  As 
a  rule  the  height  of  blocks  is  based  upon  working  with  other  materials  most  frequently  used  in  a 
given  locality,  and  in  many  places  the  size  of  the  local  brick  is  a  determining  factor.  In  other  cases 
it  is  desirable  to  have  the  blocks  work  with  certain  sizes  of  lumber,  or  with  hollow  clay  tile,  and  it  is 
impossible  to  get  any  one  dimension  that  will  meet  these  various  conditions,  and  especially  so  since 
the  size  of  common  brick  vary  in  different  localities.  Three  courses  of  common  brick  will  measure 
from  l'/2  to  inches,  and  we  can  furnish  the  Invincible  so  as  to  make  blocks  of  any  height  desired 
between  these  extremes,  or  if  the  same  machine  is  desired  to  make  mce  than  one  height  block  it 
would  only  be  necessary  to  purchase  two  or  three  extra  doors  at  small  additional  expense.  Since  the 
same  face  plates  are  used  in  all  cases  the  result  is,  of  course,  accomplished  by  adding  to  or  taking  from 
the  margin  of  the  block. 

For  example,  the  7^-inch  block  would  have  no  margin  whatever.  The  8-inch  would  have  % 
inch  margin,  and  the  8j4-inch  would  have  a  y2- inch  margin  at  both  top  and  bottom.  Change  from 
one  height  of  block  to  the  other  may  be  accomplished  in  a  few  minutes.  Unless  otherwise  specified, 
the  Invincible  is  shipped  out  for  making  blocks  exactly  8  inches  high  in  the  wall.  In  other  dimensions, 
however,  it  is  figured  a  quarter  of  an  inch  scant  in  order  to  make  allowance  for  mortar  joints. 

The  stock  size  of  the  Invincible  is  8  x  24  inches,  less  allowance  referred  to,  and  since  the  machine 
is  a  strictly  high  grade  machinist’s  job,  and  all  parts  are  finished  up  on  planing  and  milling  machines 
it  will  mould  the  blocks  absolutely  and  perfectly  square  and  true  and  of  exact  dimensions  intended. 

The  price  varies  with  the  size  of  machine  and  the  volume  of  equipment.  The  price  for  the 
8  x  8  x  24-inch  machine  with  equipment  capable  of  making  stretchers,  corners,  halves  and  in-corners  in 
both  rock  and  smooth  face  designs  is  only  $50.00. 

A  larger  equipment  making  fractionals  of  all  lengths,  varying  by  two  inches,  is  $75.00,  and  a  still 
larger  equipment  arranged  for  making  everything  heretofore  mentioned  as  well  as  circles,  bay  window 
angles,  flues,  piers,  pilasters  and  dozens  of  other  shapes  too  numerous  to  mention,  would  vary  from 
$100.00  to  $125.00,  according  to  the  number  of  face  plates,  cores  and  other  accessories  required. 
Itemized  list  of  these  various  equipments  will  be  found  on  pages  46  and  47. 

The  Invincible  is  also  manufactured  and  carried  in  stock  for  making  blocks  16  and  20  inches 
long,  and  the  Tandem  Invincible  is  especially  a  desirable  machine  for  producing  block  in  large  quan¬ 
tities  at  a  minimum  of  expense.  It  is  40  inches  long,  and  makes  two  20-inch  blocks  at  once.  This 


to 


economizes  the  labor  of  off-bearing  as  two  men  can  off-bear  the  two  20-inch  blocks  in  the  same  length 
of  time  that  would  be  required  for  one  24-inch  block,  thus  effecting  a  gain  of  1(3  inches  in  every  off 
bearing  trip. 


THE  TANDEM  INVINCIBLE 


Set  up  for  making  one  24  inch  L  shaped  corner  and  one  16  inch  stretcher  at  same  operation. 


The  Tandem  Invincible  will,  of  course,  make  one  l(3-inch  and  one  24-inch  block  at  the  same 
operation,  or  any  other  fractional  combination.  The  prime  advantage  of  the  24-inch  block  is  that  it 
runs  in  even  feet  in  the  wall  while  the  principal  advantage  of  a  20-inch  block  is  that  it  can  be  handled 
and  laid  in  the  wall  by  one  man.  Since  the  Invincible  makes  both  with  equal  rapidity,  it  is  very  desir¬ 
able  to  have  on  any  block  yard. 

The  prices  for  the  Invincible  in  the  different  lengths  mentioned  is  in  exact  proportion  to  the 
price  for  24-inch  machine,  andean  thus  be  approximately  figured  by  any  one.  Like  other  machines  of  our 
manufacture,  the  Invincible  will  be  sent  on  15  days’  trial  absolutely  guaranteed  to  give  entire  satisfac. 
tion,  the  purchaser  being  the  sole  judge,  and  no  strings  are  tied  to  the  proposition  beyond  the  usual 
commercial  assurances  of  responsibility  when  cash  does  not  accompany  the  order. 

Prices  mentioned  include  face  plates,  cores,  insets,  doors,  dividing  plates,  core  spacers,  tamping 
rods  and  rammers,  off -bearing  poles  and  other  accessories  necessary.  They  do  not  include  the  horses 
upon  which  the  machine  rests  or  the  wooden  pallets,  except  samples.  Both  the  latter  are  most 
economically  made  locally,  and  this  also  saves  freight,  but  can  be  furnished  by  us  at  additional  price 
when  so  ordered.  The  pallets  are  merely  pieces  of  board,  2x8  inches,  and  the  stand  may  be 
merely  two  wooden  carpenter’s  horses  nailed  together.  We  can  furnish  a  very  substantial  stand 
made  of  wrought  iron  pipe  at  $10.00  additional. 

The  Invincible  is  the  only  machine  made  that  will  turn  out  two  half-height  stones  at  one  opera¬ 
tion.  These  stones  are  sometimes  known  as  4  in.  courses  or  “  sphts,”  and  as  they  afford  much  re¬ 
lief  from  the  monotony  of  a  repetition  in  size  they  are  very  popular  with  both  architects  and  builders, 
and  the  ability  to  turn  them  out  without  extra  cost  and  two  at  a  time  is  an  important  and  valuable 
feature  of  the  Invincible.  The  half  height  face  plates,  doors  and  other  accessories  are  not  included 
in  the  regular  equipments,  but  may  be  had  at  a  price  of  $10.00  for  16  in.  machine  and  $15.00  for  24  in. 
machine. 

Bear  in  mind  that  while  the  Invincible  is  an  off-bearing  machine,  it  avoids  all  the  defects  of  other 
machines  of  that  type,  the  most  usual  being  the  drawing  of  the  cores  before  the  turn,  with  conse¬ 
quent  sagging  of  material  above  them  and  the  weakening  of  the  block;  the  rigidity  of  the  cores  which 
prevents  tamping  of  material  beneath  them;  and  a  jarring  during  the  withdrawing  of  the  cores,  the 
turn  or  the  release,  which  injures  and  weakens  the  block.  None  of  these  faults  are  found  in  the  In¬ 
vincible  and  every  block  can  be  successfully  off-borne  in  perfect  condition. 


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Cost  of  Machines 

AS  OUR  machines  are  sold  strictly  on  their  merits  and  as  we  make  no  ridiculous  charge  for  the 
so-called  “  exclusive  privileges,”  we  are  enabled  to  sell  them  at  a  figure  that  is  within  the 
reach  of  everyone. 

While  the  majority  of  them  are  sold  with  a  view  to  establishing  plants  to  supply  the  market,  we 
sell  many  of  them  for  private  use.  Contractors  buy  them  to  make  blocks  for  their  own  work  ;  real 
estate  men  buy  them  so  as  to  build  quickly  and  boom  their  properties  ;  dealers  in  builders’  supplies 
buy  them  so  as  to  have  work  for  their  employees  during  slack  times ;  brick  yards  find  them  useful  in 
converting  the  rainy-day  and  break-down  losses  into  profit  as  well  as  to  use  the  stones  for  the  foun¬ 
dations  and  ornamental  work  of  their  brick  buildings. 

With  such  a  varied  class  of  users  the  number  of  machines  and  necessary  equipment  will,  of  course, 
vary.  Let  us  know  what  capacity  is  desired  and  what  size  blocks  are  to  be  made  and  we  will  take 
pleasure  in  suggesting  what  would  be  a  suitable  equipment  and  make  prices  on  same.  In  all  cases 
our  prices  are  only  from  one-half  to  one-tenth  the  prices  charged  by  the  manufacturers  of  other  ma¬ 
chines  and  none  of  which  will  equal  ours  in  either  speed  or  class  of  product. 

Considering  the  fact  that  our  machines  are  manufactured  under  very  valuable  patents,  and  are 
made  entirely  of  high  grade  steel  except  the  face  plates  -which  are  of  malleable  casting,  the  price  asked  is 
remarkably  low.  The  machines  are  indestructible  and  practically  non-breakable.  We  replace  free  of 
charge  any  part  that  may  break  within  one  year,  but  such  breakage  is  highly  improbable.  Competing 
machines  are  made  of  ordinary  brittle  cast  iron. 

In  order  that  an  idea  may  be  had  as  to  the  prices,  we  give  herewith  a  price  list  applying  to  the 
standard  and  to  the  others  sizes  which  we  carry  in  stock. 

For  those  who  wish  to  manufacture  blocks  for  their  own  use,  or  wish  to  test  the  possibilities  of 
the  enterprise  as  a  money  making  business,  but  who  do  not  care  to  incur  much  expense  at  the  begin¬ 
ning,  we  would  suggest  the  advisability  of  purchasing  the  Invincible  face-down  machine,  with  the 
smallest  equipment  suitable  for  square  work,  with  dies  for  both  smooth  and  rock-face  designs,  at  a 
price  as  low  as  $35.00  for  the  16-inch  length,  $50.00  for  the  24-inch  length,  or  $65.00  for  the  Tandem 
Invincible,  which  is  40  inches  long  and  makes  two  20-inch  stones  at  one  operation. 

About  “Territory” 

WE  DON’T  deal  in  it.  Our  business  is  conducted  on  legitimate  lines  only.  We  simply  sell  so 
much  machinery,  so  many  iron  face  plates,  pallets,  etc.,  for  ;o  much  money — no  territory, 
wind  or  atmosphere. 

So  much  annoyance  and  useless  litigation  has  been  caused  by  the  sale  of  exclusive  territory  in 
connection  with  the  earlier  machines,  that  we  have  determined  to  keep  our  machines  free  from  it. 

At  best  it  is  a  decided  disadvantage  to  the  purchaser,  for  in  order  to  be  at  all  effective,  it  must 
be  mutual  and  restrictive  both  ways,  so  that  entering  into  an  agreement  of  this  kind  the  purchaser 
would  have  to  agree  not  to  sell  outside  of  his  territory,  while  at  the  same  time  he  would  not  be  pro¬ 
tected  from  competition  using  any  one  of  a  dozen  different  machines  or  systems. 

It  is  our  policy  to  avoid  having  our  machines  come  into  competition  with  each  other,  but  in  the 
very  nature  of  the  case  it  is  impossible  for  us  to  entirely  prevent  it,  as  the  machines  are  easily  moved 
from  place  to  place  and  the  owner  of  a  patented  article  has  a  right  to  use  it  where  he  pleases.  It  is 
to  the  owner’s  interest  to  have  enough  machines  to  supply  the  market  and  he  usually  does  so.  I  f 
such  a  policy  is  pursued  it  does  not  invite  competition,  and  we  do  not  advertise  locally,  send  agents 
or  make  any  effort  to  sell  machines  that  would  compete  in  the  same  market. 

Our  machines  are  in  very  general  use,  and  are  sold  all  over  the  world  and  in  many  cases  thro  ugh 
agencies  or  branches  without  our  knowledge.  We  simply  have  no  means  of  controlling  the  final  des¬ 
tination  of  the  machines  we  manufacture  and  cannot  absolutely  agree  to  give  anybody  anywhere 
any  exclusive  privileges  whatever. 

Any  manufacturer  of  this  line  of  machinery  offering  exclusive  territory  for  his  make  of  machines 
and  accepting  any  money  therefor,  is  simply  taking  the  money  for  nothing  or  else  sells  so  few  ma¬ 
chines  that  he  can  control  their  destination.  In  the  latter  case  the  “  privilege  ”  is  worth  nothing,  as 
it  is  not  likely  that  another  machine  would  reach  a  given  locality  anywhere. 


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PRICE  LIST 


The  Standard  Size-Upright  Model 

See  pages  8,  9 

The  standard  size  Upright  Model  with  Equipment  “A”  (limited  equipment) .  $100.00 

The  standard  size  Upright  Model  with  Equipment  “B”  .  125  00 

The  same  with  Equipment  “C” .  .  250.00 

The  same  with  Equipment  “D” . .  275.00 

The  same  with  Equipment  “B,”  but  with  sample  pallets  only  and  hardware  for  one  hun¬ 
dred  pallets  . .  110.00 

Any  of  the  above  equipments  would  be  $15  less  if  ordered  with  sample  pallets  and 
hardware  for  one  hundred  pallets,  instead  of  one  hundred  complete  pallets. 

Additional  standard  size  machines,  with  two  cores,  hopper,  two  insets,  two  tamping 
plates,  two  tamping  rods  and  hardware  for  one  hundred  pallets 'for  in¬ 
creasing  capacity  of  plant,  each  .  ....  .  70.00 

Standard  size  pallets  complete,  per  hundred .  .  20.00 

Pallet  hardware  only,  per  hundred  pallets .  5.00 

Extra  ends,  cores,  hoppers,  tamping  plates,  rods,  etc.,  for  12-inch  adjustment  equals 

14-inch  smooth  face  .  35.00 

Any  other  width  adjustment  desired,  same  price .  35.00 

Machine  with  standard  size  face,  but  for  wider  walls  may  be  substituted  at  same 
prices  as  above. 

Machines  with  7^x  233^  face  and  for  any  width  wall  can  be  furnished  at  prices 
20  per  cent,  higher  than  above  list. 

The  “  32-inch”— Upright  Model 

Machines  for  block  with  10  x  31 3^"  face  x  10-inch  wall  (or  wider  if  specified)  and  equip¬ 
ment  equivalent  to  “A” .  175.00 

Same  with  equipment  equivalent  to  “B”  ...  .  225.00 

Reduction  on  32-inch  size  if  pallets  are  omitted  and  hardware  and  sample  pallets  substi¬ 
tuted  is .  25.00 

Additional  32-inch  machine  with  three  cores,  hopper,  two  insets,  two  tamping  plates,  two 

tamping  rods  and  hardware  for  one  hundred  pallets .  125.00 

Pallets  for  32-inch  size  block  complete,  per  hundred .  30.00 

Machines  with  8^  x  29^  face  and  for  any  width  wall  can  be  furnished  at  10%  less 
than  above  list. 

Special  Machines 

Sill  and  Cap  Machine — see  description  on  pages  28  and  29  .  70.00 

Fence  Post  Machine — pages  30  to  33 .  60.00 

Sidewalk  Block  Machine,  4  x  20  x  20  (no  extra  charge  for  minor  variations  in  di¬ 
mensions),  see  page  34 .  30.00 

Facing  Model  Machines,  (see  page  27),  price  per  set  of  three  machines  with  accessories, 

etc.  See  special  catalog  “Making  Faces” .  200.00 

Veneer  Machine,  see  pages  35  and  30 .  30.  00  to  50.00 


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Equipment  “A” 

For  Upright  Models 

1  pair  standard  cores,  4]/^  x  2  rock-face  plates  for  stretchers. 

1  tamping  plate  for  stretcher  stones.  1  rock-face  plate  for  long  side  of  corner. 

1  tamping  plate  for  comer  stones.  2  rock-face  plates  for  short  end  of  comer. 

1  tamping  plate  for  half  stones.  2  rock-face  plates  for  halves. 

1  tamping  rod,  4  x  1*4.  2  steel  dividing  plates. 

TOO  standard  size  pallets. 

This  equipment  is  not  intended  for  the  establishment  of  a  plant  to  put  the  blocks  on  the  market, 
but  may  be  purchased  by  persons  desiring  to  make  the  blocks  for  their  own  use  with  first-class 
machinery,  but  who  are  not  particular  about  a  great  variety  of  shapes  and  designs. 

In  this  or  any  other  equipment  another  design,  such  as  bevel  edge,  panel,  pick  point,  etc  ,  may 
be  substituted  for  the  design  listed  when  requested. 

If  the  pallets  are  omitted  but  sample  pallets  and  hardware  for  one  hundred  pallets  substituted, 
it  lowers  the  price  by  $15.00. 

Equipments  intermediate  between  those  given  here  may  be  arranged  by  correspondence  to  suit 
the  purchaser. 

Equipment  44  B” 

For  Upright  Models 


1  pair  standard  cores,  4}4  x 
1  tamping  plate  for  stretcher  stones. 

1  tamping  plate  for  corner  stones. 

1  tamping  plate  for  half  stones. 

1  tamping  plate  for  in  and  out  45°  angle  stones. 
1  tamping  plate  for  flues. 

1  tamping  rod,  4  x  % 

1  tamping  rod  4  x  1^. 

1  smooth  face  plate  for  stretcher,  etc, 

1  smooth  face  plate  for  end  of  corner,  etc. 

1  rock  face  plate  for  4-inch  fractionals. 

1  rock  face  plate  for  6-inch  fractionals. 

3  rock-face  plates  for  stretcher. 

2  rock-face  plates  for  long  side  of  corner. 

3  rock-face  plates  for  short  end  of  comer. 

2  rock-face  plates  for  halves. 

1  rock-face  plate  for  circle,  any  radius  desired. 


1  rock-face  plate  for  45°  angle  octagon. 

1  rock-face  plate  for  broken  ashler  effect. 

1  rock-face  plate  for  flues,  piers,  etc. 

1  bevel  edge  face  plate  for  stretcher. 

1  bevel  edge  face  plate  for  long  side  of  corner. 

2  bevel  edge  face  plates  for  short  end  of  corner. 
2  bevel  edge  face  plates  for  halves. 

1  bevel  edge  face  plate  for  45°  angle  octagon. 

1  bevel  edge  face  plate  for  flues,  piers,  etc. 

1  chamfer  plate  for  water  table  stretchers. 

1  chamfer  plate  for  water  table,  right  corner. 

1  chamfer  plate  for  water  table,  left  comer. 

1  blocking  plate  for  inside  comers. 

1  blocking  plate  for  inside  and  outside  45° 

angle. 

2  steel  dividing  plates  for  halves  and  fractionals. 
2  electrotype  cuts  for  advertising  purposes. 


100  printed  circulars  for  advertising  puposes. 
100  standard  size  pallets. 


This  is  the  equipment  that  has  been  so  widely  advertised  and  is  so  well  and  favorably  known 
throughout  the  -world.  It  was  sold  almost  exclusively  before  the  issue  of  this  catalogue  and  con¬ 
tains  everything  that  is  necessary  for  a  thoroughly  up-to-date  block  factory. 


Equipment  44  C” 

For  Upright  Models 

Contains  Everything  Listed  in  Equipment  “B”  with  the  Following  in  Addition: 

1  pair  small  cores,  either  3 y2  x  6^  or  4  x  5j4. 

1  tamping  plate  for  stretcher,  with  small  cores. 


1  tamping  plate  for  corner,  with  small  cores. 

1  tamping  plate  for  half,  with  small  cores. 

1  rock-face  plate  for  stretcher,  making  total  of  4. 

5  rock-face  plates  for  circles,  making  total  of  6. 

3  rock-face  plates  for  broken  ashlers,  making  total  of  4. 

1  rock-face  plate  for  12-inch  fractionals. 

1  rock-face  plate  for  14-inch  fractionals. 

1  panel  face  plate  stretcher. 

1  panel  face  plate  for  long  side  of  corner. 

1  panel  face  plate  for  short  end  of  corner. 

2  panel  face  plates  for  halves. 

1  panel  face  plate  for  45°  angle. 

1  bevel-edge  face  plate  with  pick  point  surface  for  stretcher. 

1  bevel-edge  face  plate  with  pick  point  surface  for  long  side  of  corner. 

1  bevel-edge  face  plate  with  pick  point  surface  for  short  end  of  corner 

2  bevel-edge  face  plate  with  pick  point  surface  for  halves. 

1  pick  point  face  plate  with  tooled  margin  for  stretcher. 

-T  pick  point  face  plate  with  tooled  margin  for  long  side  of  corner. 

1  pick  point  face  plate  with  tooled  margin  for  short  end  of  corner. 

-2  pick  point  face  plates  with  tooled  margin  for  halves. 

-1  pick  point  face  plate  with  tooled  margin  for  45°  angle. 

—1  rosette  face  plate  for  stretcher. 

1  rope  and  two  bars  face  plate  for  stretcher. 

— 1  rope  and  two  balls  face  plate  for  stretcher. 

1  large  rope  face  plate  for  stretcher. 

1  diagonal  J^-inch  broaching,  face  plate  for  stretcher. 

1  diagonal  ^-inch  broaching,  face  plate  for  long  side  of  corner. 

1  diagonal  3^ -inch  broaching,  face  plate  for  short  end  of  corner. 

1  diagonal  ^-inch  broaching,  face  plate  for  half. 

-  1  fleurde  lis  ornamental  face  plate  for  stretcher. 

1  fleur  de  lis  ornamental  face  plate  for  long  side  of  corner. 

-  1  fleur  de  lis  ornamental  face  plate  for  short  end  of  corner. 

1  fleur  de  lis  ornamental  face  plate  for  halves. 

1  pyramid  ornamental  face  plate  for  stretcher. 

1  pyramid  ornamental  face  plate  for  long  side  of  corner. 

1  pyramid  ornamental  face  plate  for  short  end  of  corner. 

1  pyramid  ornamental  face  plate  for  halves. 

1  perpendicular  beaded  beads)  face  plate  for  stretchers,  long  side  and  halves. 

1  perpendicular  beaded  beads)  face  plate  for  short  end  of  comer. 

1  pebble  design  face  plate. 

1  horizontal  beaded,  ^-inch  beads,  for  stretcher. 

This  is  an  unusually  complete  equipment  and  puts  a  plant  in  a  position  to  take  work  of  the  most 
elaborate  character.  It  contains  three  or  four  times  as  many  face  plates  as  are  ordinarily  sent  out 
with  any  other  machine. 

Equipment  “  D  ” 

For  Upright  Model 

Contains  everything  listed  in  Equipment  “C”  and  14  rock-face  plates  in  addition,  but  of  a  dif 
ferent  variety  of  rock-face  designs.  With  the  other  equipments  mentioned  we  usually  send  the  rock- 
face  with  granular  surface  and  ]/z  inch  smooth  margin.  These  sixteen  extra  plates  have  slicker 
surface  and  no  margin  or  draft.  The  lengths  and  assortment  would  be  the  same  as  shown  under 
the  rock  face  part  of  equipment  “B.”  Both  styles  of  rock-face  are  much  admired  and  each  has  its 
adherents. 


PRICE  LIST 


Invincible  Face  Down  Machines 

(See  page  87) 


The  16-inch  Invincible  Machine  for  blocks  8  x  15%  face 
for  7%  wall. 

With  equipment  JF . $  85.00 

With  equipment  KF .  50.00 

With  equipment  LF .  65.00 

The  24-inch  Invincible  Machine  for  blocks  8  x  23%  face 
for  7%  wall. 

With  equipment  AF . $  50.00 

With  equipment  BF .  75.00 

With  equipment  CF  .  100.00 

Equipment  JF 
For  1 6-inch  Invincible 

Price,  $35.00 

Arranged  for  stretchers,  comers,  halves,  and  inside  cor¬ 
ners,  both  rock  face  and  smooth  designs. 

1  face  plate  holder,  16  inches. 

1  regular  back,  16  inches. 

2  plain  end  doors,  8  inches. 

2  inset  plates,  detached. 

1  rock  face  end  door,  8  inches. 

2  rock  face  stretcher  plates,  16  inches. 

2  rock  face  half  plates,  8  inches. 

1  smooth  face  plate,  16  inches. 

2  smooth  face  plates,  8  inches. 

2  cores,  4x4. 

1  steel  dividing  plate. 

1  facing  plate. 

1  tamping  rod. 

1  sand  rammer. 

1  sample  pallet. 

1  carrier. 

Core  spacers,  face  plate  clamps,  floats  eccentrics,  and  min¬ 
or  accessories. 

Equipment  KF 
For  i  6-inch  Invincible 

Price,  $50.00 

Includes  all  items  in  JF  and  the  following  in  addition. 
Adds  face  plates  and  cores  fora  complete  line  of  fractional, 
also  for  circles,  flues,  and  piers. 

1  rock  face  end  door,  8  inches 
1  rock  face  %  plate,  4  inches. 

1  rock  face  %  plate,  6  inches. 

1  rock  face  %  plate,  10  inches. 

1  rock  face  %  plate,  12  inches. 

1  core,  4x2. 

2  cores,  4x3. 

1  core,  4x5. 

1  core,  4x7. 

1  circle  face  plate,  3-ft.  radius,  16  inches  long. 

2  wedges  for  above  circle. 


The  40-inch  Tandem  Invincible  Machine  for  2  blocks 


8x19%  for  7%  wall. 

With  equipment  SF . $  65  00 

With  equipment  TF  .  150.00 

With  equipment  UF . 215.00 


Any  Invincible  outfit  for  9%  wall  instead  of  7%  add  10  per 
cent,  to  list. 

Any  Invincible  outfit  for  11%  wall  instead  of  7%  add  20  per 
cent,  to  list. 

Adjustment  for  making  blocks  for  a  different  thickness 
of  wall  on  any  Invincible  machine  may  be  had  at  small 
cost  Exact  figures  are  governed  by  the  extent  of  the 
change  and  whether  different  size  cores  are  desired  or 
not.  Prices  on  application. 

Equipment  LF 
For  1 6-inch  Invincible 

Price,  $65.00 

Includes  all  items  in  JF  and  KF  and  the  following  in 
addition.  Adds  angles,  diagonal  broaching  design,  circles, 
etc. 

1  rock  face  angle  adjustment  for  any  angle, bay  windows, etc. 
1  plug  for  core  openings. 

1  angle  dividing  plate. 

1  diagonal  %-inch  broaching  face  plate,  16  inches. 

2  diagonal  broaching  half  plates,  8  inches. 

1  diagonal  broaching  door,  8  inches. 

1  circle  face  plate,  6-ft  radius,  16  inches  long. 

4  wedges  for  above  circle. 

Equipment  AF 
For  24-inch  Invincible 

Price,  $50.00 

Arranged  for  stretchers,  halves,  comers,  and  inside  cor¬ 
ners  in  both  rock  face  and  smooth  designs,  etc. 

1  face  plate  holder,  24  inches. 

1  regular  back,  24  inches. 

1  attachment  for  L-shaped  comers. 

2  plain  end  doors,  8  inches. 

2  inset  plates,  detached. 

1  rock  face  end  door,  8  inches. 

1  rock  face  end  door,  12  inches. 

1  plain  end  door,  4  inches. 

2  rock  face  stretcher  plates,  24  inches. 

2  rock  face  half  plates,  12  inches. 

1  smooth  face  stretcher  plate,  24  inches, 

2  smooth  face  half  plates,  12  inches. 

2  cores,  4x8. 

1  core,  4  x  2. 

1  steel  dividing  plate. 

1  facing  plate. 

1  tamping  rod. 

1  sand  rammer. 

2  sample  pallets. 

1  off-bearing  pole. 

Core  spacers,  face  plate  clamps,  floats,  trowels,  eccentrics 
and  minor  accessories. 


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Equipment  BF 
For  24-inch  Invincible 

Price,  $75.00 

Includes  all  items  in  A F  and  the  following  in  addition. 
Adds  face  plates  and  cores  for  complete  line  of  fractional 
stones,  etc. 

1  rock  face  1-6  plate,  4  inches. 

1  rock  face  plate,  6  inches. 

2  rock  face  J/3  plates,  8  inches. 

1  rock  face  5-12  plate,  10  inches. 

1  rock  face  7-12  plate,  14  inches. 

1  rock  face  2-3  plate,  16  inches. 

1  rock  face  %  plate,  18  inches. 

1  rock  face  5-6  plate,  20  inches. 

1  core,  4x3. 
lcore,  4x4. 

1  core,  4  x  5. 

1  core,  4x6. 

2  cores,  4x7. 

Equipment  CF 
For  24-inch  Invincible 

Price,  $100.00 

Includes  all  items  in  AF  and  BF  and  the  following  in 
addition.  Adds  angles,  diagonal  broaching  design,  circles, 
etc. 

1  angle  adjustment  for  any  angle,  bay  window,  etc. 

1  plug  for  core  opening. 

1  angle  dividing  plate. 

1  diagonal  %-inch  broaching  face  plate,  24  inches. 

2  diagonal  %-\nch  broaching  half  face  plates,  12  inches. 

1  diagonal  %-inch  broaching  end  door  ,  12  inches. 

1  circle  face  plate,  5-ft.  radius,  24  inches  long 
1  circle  face  plate,  10-ft.  radius,  24  inches  long. 

4  wedges  for  above  circles. 

Equipment  SF 
For  40-inch  Tandem 
Invincible 

Price,  $65.00 

Arranged  for  making  two  20-inch  stones  at  one  operation, 
including  stretchers,  comers,  halves,  and  inside  corners  in 
both  smooth  and  rock  face  designs,  etc. 

1  face  plate  holder,  40  inches. 

1  regular  back,  40  inches. 

2  plain  end  doors,  8  inches. 

2  inset  plates  detached. 

1  rock  face  end  door,  8  inches. 

2  rock  face  stretcher  plates,  20  inches. 

2  rock  face  half  plates,  10  inches. 

1  rock  face  plate  for  comers,  18  inches. 

2  smooth  face  stretcher  plates,  20  inches. 

2  smooth  face  half  plates,  10  inches. 

2  steel  dividing  plates. 

1  facing  plate. 

1  core  4x5. 

2  cores  4x6. 

2  cores,  4x7. 

2  tamping  rods. 

2  sand  rammers. 

1  off  bearing  pole. 

Core  spacers,  face  plate  clamps,  floats,  trowels  and  minor 
accessories. 


Equipment  TF 
For  40-inch  Tandem 
Invincible 


Price,  $150.00 

Includes  all  items  listed  in  SF  and  the  following  in  ad* 
dition.  Arranged  for  making  one  40-inch  stone,  two  20- 
mch  stones,  one  24-inch  and  one  16-inch,  and  many  other 
fractional  combinations,  and  includes  face  plates  and  cores 
for  an  unusually  complete  line  of  fractionals,  etc. 

1  attachment  for  L-shaped  corners. 

1  rock  face  end  door  12-inches. 

1  plain  end  door,  4  inches. 

1  rock  face  plate,  4  inches. 

1  rock  face  plate,  6  inches. 

2  rock  face  plates,  8  inches. 

1  rock  face  plates,  10  inches. 

2  rock  face  plates,  12  inches. 

1  rock  face  plate,  14  inches. 

2  rock  face  plates,  16  inches. 

1  rock  face  plate,  J  8  inches. 

1  rock  face  plate,  20  inches. 

1  rock  face  plate,  22  inches. 

2  rock  face  plates,  24  inches. 

1  rock  face  plate,  28  inches. 

1  rock  face  plate,  32  inches. 

1  rock  face  plate,  40  inches. 

1  smooth  face  plate  24  inches. 

2  smooth  face  plates  12  inches. 

1  smooth  face  plate  16  inches. 

2  smooth  face  plates  8  inches. 

1  core,  4  x  2. 

2 cores,  4x3. 

2  cores,  4x4. 

1  core,  4x5. 

2  cores,  4x8. 

1  rock  face  adjustment  for  any  angle,  bay  window  etc. 

Equipment  UF 
For  40-inch  Tandem 
Invincible. 

Price,  $215.00 

Includes  all  items  in  S  F  and  TF  and  the  following  in 
addition.  Adds  angles,  circles,  diagonal  broaching  design, 
etc. 

1  diagonal  34-inch  broaching  adjustment  for  any  angle, 
bay  window  etc. 

1  plug  for  core  openings. 

1  angle  dividing  plate. 

1  broaching  face  plate,  4  inches. 

1  broaching  face  plate,  8  inches. 

1  broaching  face  plate,  10  inches. 

1  broaching  face  plite,  12  inches. 

1  broaching  face  plate,  16  inches. 

1  broaching  face  plate,  18  inches. 

1  broaching  face  plate,  *20  inches. 

1  broaching  face  plate,  24  inches. 

1  broaching  door,  8  inches. 

1  broaching  door,  12  inches. 

1  circle  face  plate,  3-ft.  10  inches  long. 

1  circle  face-plate,  4-ft.  20  inches  long. 

1  circle  face  plate,  5-ft.  24  inches  long. 

1  circle  face  plate,  6-ft.  16  inches  long. 

1  circle  face  plate,  8-ft.  20  inches  long. 

1  circle  face  plate,  10-ft.  24  inches  long. 

6  circle  wedges  for  above. 


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Triple  Guarantee' 

THE  BROADEST  YOU  EVER  S  AW 

% 

1st.  WE  GUARANTEE  all  our  machines  to  be  free  from  flaws 
or  defective  workmanship  and  will  replace  free  of  charge,  within 
one  year,  any  breakage  caused  by  such  defects. 

2nd.  WE  GUARANTEE  that  our  machines,  blocks  or  pro¬ 
cesses  do  not  infringe  the  patent  of  any  other  person  or  company, 
and  we  guarantee  full  protection. 

3rd.  WE  GUARANTEE  OUR  MACHINES  TO  GIVE 

SA  TISFA  CTION  and  will  refund  any  money  paid  to  us,  if  such 
machines  are  not  found  satisfactory  in  every  particular. 

TERMS 

For  Cash  with  Order  -  -  5  per  cent.  Discount 

On  C.  O.  D.  Shipments  -  3  per  cent.  Discount 

,  On  Book  Accounts  30  Days  Net 

We  do  not  open  book  accounts  with  anyone  not  rated  with  Com¬ 
mercial  Agencies  unless  we  are  furnished  with  banking  or  business 
references.  Customers  may  deposit  money  with  their  local  bank 
during  trial  privilege,  if  preferred. 

TRIAL  PRI  VIL  EGE 

Every  machine  we  sell,  and  we  have  sold  over  five  thousand  of 
them,  is  sold  ON  FIFTEEN  DAYS’ TRIAL,  guaranteed  to  give 
satisfaction,  or  money  refunded,  the  purchaser  being  the  sole  judge 
and  no  strings  tied  to  the  proposition.  We  mean  what  we  say. 

We  know  we  have  the  best  there  is — we  want  you  to  know  it,  and 
take  this  means  of  letting  you  find  it  out.' 

OUR  REFERENCES 

Commercial  Agencies,  First  National  Bank,  McKeen’s  National 

Bank,  Terre  Haute  National  Bank,  Any  Merchant  or  Manufacturer 
of  Terre  Haute. 

THE  PETTYJOHN  CO. 

600-650  North  Sixth  Street,  -  TERRE  HAUTE,  IND. 

Mo  VE  THE  MA  CH/N£ 

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